Cost Effectiveness of Internet-Delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Patients with Severe Health Anxiety: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health anxiety is a prevalent and debilitating disorder associated with extensive use of healthcare services and reduced quality of life (QoL). Regional variability in specialised clinics or specialist healthcare providers limits access to evidence-based treatment, which may be overcome by internet-delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (iACT).

Objective

This study investigated the cost effectiveness of iACT for severe health anxiety in adults.

Methods

Based on a Danish randomised controlled trial (March 2016-March 2017), the economic evaluation compared costs and effects between iACT and an active control condition (iFORUM). Effectiveness was measured using self-report questionnaires. The cost analysis applied a societal perspective. Resource use and

SUBMITTER: Risor BW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8864054 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature