Efficacy of web-based self-management interventions for depressive symptoms: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of depression is increasing worldwide. Depression can lead to poor physical health and even suicide. However, in high-income countries, only about 50% of the people with depression receive appropriate therapy, and the detection rate of depression in low- and middle-income countries is relatively lower. Web-based self-management enables remote treatment and solves the problem of insufficient psychological treatment resources. Many past studies have evaluated the effectiveness of web-based self-management of depression, but there has been no synthesis of evidence. Therefore, this study conducted a meta-analysis of the effectiveness of web-based self-management for depressive symptoms.

Method

Six electronic databases (Cochrane Central Register of Contro

SUBMITTER: Pang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8359554 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature