Dropping out of a transdiagnostic online intervention: A qualitative analysis of client's experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

An important concern in Internet-based treatments (IBTs) for emotional disorders is the high dropout rate from these protocols. Although dropout rates are usually reported in research studies, very few studies qualitatively explore the experiences of patients who drop out of IBTs. Examining the experiences of these clients may help to find ways to tackle this problem.

Method

A Consensual Qualitative Research study was applied in 10 intentionally-selected patients who dropped out of a transdiagnostic IBT.

Results

22 categories were identified within 6 domains. Among the clients an undeniable pattern arose regarding the insufficient support due to the absence of a therapist and the lack of specificity of the contents to their own problems.

Conclusions

SUBMITTER: Fernandez-Alvarez J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6084825 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature