Economic Evaluations of Internet-Based Psychological Interventions for Anxiety Disorders and Depression: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Internet-based interventions show clinical effectiveness for treating anxiety disorders and depression and could make mental healthcare more affordable.

Methods

We searched databases including PubMed; EMBASE; Cochrane Central; PsychINFO; CINAHL; EconLit; and Web of Science from January 1, 2000 to August 21, 2020. Inclusion criteria were: 1) pertained to the treatment or prevention of anxiety disorders or depression; 2) evaluated the use of an internet-delivered psychological intervention; 3) recruited participants; and 4) reported costs or cost-effectiveness.

Results

Of the 6,069 articles identified, 33 targeted anxiety (N=13) and depression (n=20) and met final inclusion criteria. All studies were from high-income countries. The control conditions and cost

SUBMITTER: Mitchell LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8008508 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature