Effectiveness of a web-based behavioural activation intervention for individuals with depression based on the Health Action Process Approach: protocol for a randomised controlled trial with a 6-month follow-up.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Behavioural activation is a highly effective treatment for depression. However, there is considerable heterogeneity of interventions grouped under the term 'behavioural activation'. A main reason for the heterogeneity is the lack of a unified theory in the intervention development: few of the established intervention manuals give a theoretical rationale for their intervention techniques. For the first time, this study will examine the effectiveness of a theory-based behavioural activation intervention (InterAKTIV) based on the Health Action Process Approach. The intervention is implemented online to ensure broad dissemination and standardisation.

Methods and analysis

In a two-arm randomised controlled trial, the effectiveness of a guided web-based behavio

SUBMITTER: Kramer LV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8788228 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature