Demographic and clinical predictors of response to internet-enabled cognitive-behavioural therapy for depression and anxiety.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Common mental health problems affect a quarter of the population. Online cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is increasingly used, but the factors modulating response to this treatment modality remain unclear.

Aims

This study aims to explore the demographic and clinical predictors of response to one-to-one CBT delivered via the internet.

Method

Real-world clinical outcomes data were collected from 2211 NHS England patients completing a course of CBT delivered by a trained clinician via the internet. Logistic regression analyses were performed using patient and service variables to identify significant predictors of response to treatment.

Results

Multiple patient variables were significantly associated with positive response to treatment including old

SUBMITTER: Catarino A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6171334 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature