Improving the Efficiency of Psychotherapy for Depression: Computer-Assisted Versus Standard CBT.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The authors evaluated the efficacy and durability of a therapist-supported method for computer-assisted cognitive-behavioral therapy (CCBT) in comparison to standard cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

Method

A total of 154 medication-free patients with major depressive disorder seeking treatment at two university clinics were randomly assigned to either 16 weeks of standard CBT (up to 20 sessions of 50 minutes each) or CCBT using the "Good Days Ahead" program. The amount of therapist time in CCBT was planned to be about one-third that in CBT. Outcomes were assessed by independent raters and self-report at baseline, at weeks 8 and 16, and at posttreatment months 3 and 6. The primary test of efficacy was noninferiority on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale at week

SUBMITTER: Thase ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5848497 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature