An Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program for Anxiety and Depression (Tranquility): Adaptation Co-design and Fidelity Evaluation Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) is a necessary step toward increasing the accessibility of mental health services. Yet, few iCBT programs have been evaluated for their fidelity to the therapeutic principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or usability standards. In addition, many existing iCBT programs do not include treatments targeting both anxiety and depression, which are commonly co-occurring conditions.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the usability of Tranquility-a novel iCBT program for anxiety-and its fidelity to CBT principles. This study also aims to engage in a co-design process to adapt Tranquility to include treatment elements for depression.

Methods

CBT experts (n=6) and mental health-informed peers (n=6) reviewe

SUBMITTER: Patterson VC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8851319 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature