An Open Trial of the Effectiveness, Program Usage, and User Experience of Internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Mixed Anxiety and Depression for Healthcare Workers on Disability Leave.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

An open trial of an internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) program for healthcare workers was conducted.

Methods

Healthcare workers on disability leave who used the iCBT program were assessed on: self-reported depression and anxiety symptoms using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21; and, program usage. Healthcare workers' experience of using iCBT was evaluated in a separate survey.

Results

Of the 497 healthcare workers referred to the iCBT program, 51% logged in, 25% logged in more than once, and 12% logged in more than once and completed at least two assessments. For the latter group, self-reported depression and anxiety symptoms significantly decreased from the first assessment.

Conclusions

This iCBT program was perceived to be of

SUBMITTER: Miki A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8478326 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature