Mechanisms of change in Internet- and mobile-based interventions for PTSD: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: While Internet- and mobile-based interventions (IMIs) are potential options to increase the access to evidence-based therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), comprehensive knowledge on their working mechanisms is still scarce. Objective: We aimed to evaluate studies investigating the efficacy and mechanisms of change in IMIs for adults with PTSD. Method: In this systematic review and meta-analysis (PROSPERO CRD42019130314), five databases were consulted to identify relevant studies, complemented by forward (i.e. citation search) and backward (i.e. review of reference lists from included studies) searches. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the efficacy of IMIs compared to active controls, as well as component and mediation studies

SUBMITTER: Steubl L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8128120 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature