Low intensity technology-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a well-established treatment for people suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and technology-based CBT applications are an emerging treatment option for people with OCD. These applications involve treatment protocols with automated content delivery and relatively low clinical contact. Whilst such CBT applications are promising, however, further investigation is needed to establish the efficacy of this treatment approach for individuals with OCD. The aim of the present study was to review the efficacy of technology-delivered CBT with minimal clinician support for OCD using a meta-analytic approach.

Methods

Randomized controlled trials (RCT) were identified through PsycINFO, Medline and Scopus resulting in 18 eligib

SUBMITTER: Hoppen LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8243493 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature