Increasing the Availability of Psychological Treatments: A Multinational Study of a Scalable Method for Training Therapists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One of the major barriers to the dissemination and implementation of psychological treatments is the scarcity of suitably trained therapists. A highly scalable form of Web-centered therapist training, undertaken without external support, has recently been shown to have promise in promoting therapist competence.

Objective

The aim of this study was to conduct an evaluation of the acceptability and effectiveness of a scalable independent form of Web-centered training in a multinational sample of therapists and investigate the characteristics of those most likely to benefit.

Methods

A cohort of eligible therapists was recruited internationally and offered access to Web-centered training in enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy, a multicomponent, evidence-based,

SUBMITTER: O'Connor M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6015265 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature