Knowledge gain and usage of knowledge learned during internet-based CBT treatment for adolescent depression - a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The role of explicit learning of treatment content in internet-based cognitive-behavioural treatment (ICBT) is an emerging field of research. The objective of this study was to explore clients experiences of their ICBT treatment for depression with a focus on knowledge gain and usage of knowledge learned during treatment.

Methods

A strategic sample of ten adolescents, aged between 15 and 19 years, who had received ICBT for major depression within a clinical controlled trial were recruited for the study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted 6 months following trial completion. Data were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. The participants had a general adherence rate of 6-8 opened modules out of 8 possible.

Results

Two main themes were ide

SUBMITTER: Berg M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7488317 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature