Dropout From an Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention for Adults With Depression and Anxiety: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Treatment dropout continues to be reported from internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) interventions, and lower completion rates are generally associated with lower treatment effect sizes. However, evidence is emerging to suggest that completion of a predefined number of modules is not always necessary for clinical benefit or consideration of the needs of each individual patient.

Objective

The aim of this study is to perform a qualitative analysis of patients' experiences with an iCBT intervention in a routine care setting to achieve a deeper insight into the phenomenon of dropout.

Methods

A total of 15 purposively sampled participants (female: 8/15, 53%) from a larger parent randomized controlled trial were interviewed via telephone using a

SUBMITTER: Lawler K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8663602 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature