{"database":"biostudies-literature","file_versions":[],"scores":null,"additional":{"omics_type":["Unknown"],"volume":["27"],"submitter":["Pan JY"],"pubmed_abstract":["<h4>Background</h4>A significant number of individuals with depression in Hong Kong remain undiagnosed and untreated through traditional face-to-face psychotherapy. Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) has emerged as a tool to improve access to mental health services. However, iCBT remains underdeveloped in Chinese communities, particularly in Hong Kong.<h4>Objective</h4>This study aims to (1) develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a culturally and linguistically appropriate guided iCBT program for Hong Kong Chinese with depressive symptoms, and (2) explore their treatment adherence.<h4>Methods</h4>An 11-week guided iCBT program, \"Confront and Navigate Depression Online\" (CANDO), consisting of 8 online modules, was developed and implemented for Hong Kong residents. The pro"],"journal":["Journal of medical Internet research"],"pagination":["e64303"],"full_dataset_link":["https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11897664"],"repository":["biostudies-literature"],"pubmed_title":["Culturally Adapted Guided Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Hong Kong People With Depressive Symptoms: Randomized Controlled Trial."],"pmcid":["PMC11897664"],"pubmed_authors":["Rafi J","Pan JY"],"additional_accession":[]},"is_claimable":false,"name":"Culturally Adapted Guided Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Hong Kong People With Depressive Symptoms: Randomized Controlled Trial.","description":"<h4>Background</h4>A significant number of individuals with depression in Hong Kong remain undiagnosed and untreated through traditional face-to-face psychotherapy. Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) has emerged as a tool to improve access to mental health services. However, iCBT remains underdeveloped in Chinese communities, particularly in Hong Kong.<h4>Objective</h4>This study aims to (1) develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a culturally and linguistically appropriate guided iCBT program for Hong Kong Chinese with depressive symptoms, and (2) explore their treatment adherence.<h4>Methods</h4>An 11-week guided iCBT program, \"Confront and Navigate Depression Online\" (CANDO), consisting of 8 online modules, was developed and implemented for Hong Kong residents. The pro","dates":{"release":"2025-01-01T00:00:00Z","publication":"2025 Feb","modification":"2026-06-01T19:20:24.538Z","creation":"2025-04-04T09:07:51.727Z"},"accession":"S-EPMC11897664","cross_references":{"pubmed":["39998865"],"doi":["10.2196/64303"]}}