Harnessing Peer Support in an Online Intervention for Older Adults with Depression.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This pilot study evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of two methods of delivering a cognitive behaviorally informed Internet intervention for depression for adults 65 years and older.

Methods

Forty-seven participants were enrolled and assigned to receive one of two versions of the Internet intervention, either delivered individually (III) or with peer support (II+PS), or to a wait list control group (WLC). Primary outcomes included change in depressive symptoms from baseline to post-intervention (week 8), site use, self-reported usability, and coach time. Secondary outcomes included measures of social support and isolation and anxiety.

Results

Follow-up data were provided by 85.1% (40 of 47) of enrolled participants. There were significant differences in

SUBMITTER: Tomasino KN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5600661 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature