Internet-Based Psychotherapy Intervention for Depression Among Older Adults Receiving Home Care: Qualitative Study of Participants' Experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is common among homebound older adults. Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) is a promising but understudied approach for treating depression among older adults with disabilities.

Objective

This study aims to understand the experiences of homebound older adults who participated in a pilot feasibility trial of an iCBT for depression.

Methods

The participants included 21 homebound older adults who participated in a generic iCBT program that was not specifically designed for older adults and 8 home care workers who assisted in the iCBT program. Informants completed semistructured individual interviews, which were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using methods informed by grounded theory. A hierarchical code structure of themes and sub

SUBMITTER: Xiang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8663658 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature