Economic evaluation alongside a randomized controlled trial of blended cognitive-behavioral therapy for patients suffering from major depressive disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the cost-effectiveness of blended cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) compared to standard CBT for adult patients suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD).

Design

A cost-utility analysis alongside the randomized controlled ENTER trial.

Setting

Center for Telepsychiatry, Mental Health Services in the Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark.

Participants

The study included 76 patients suffering from MDD.

Interventions

The patients in the intervention group received blended CBT treatment comprising a combination of online modules and face-to-face consultations with a psychologist. The patients in the control group received standard CBT treatment, that is, solely face-to-face consultations with a psychologist. The t

SUBMITTER: Langergaard A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8886051 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature