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Randomized controlled trial of Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder

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posted on 2023-05-18, 02:25 authored by Spence, J, Titov, N, Dear, BF, Johnston, L, Solley, K, Lorian, C, Wootton, B, Zou, J, Schwenke, G

Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe and disabling condition and few receive appropriate care. Internet-based treatment of PTSD shows promise in reducing barriers to care and preliminary evidence suggests it is efficacious in treating symptoms of PTSD.

Methodology: Forty-two individuals with a diagnosis of PTSD confirmed by clinician interview completed a randomized controlled comparison of Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with a waitlist control condition.

Principle Findings: Large pre- to posttreatment effect sizes (ESs) were found for the Treatment group on measures of PTSD symptoms, depression, anxiety, and disability. A small between-group ES was found for PTSD symptoms and moderate between-group ESs were found for depression, anxiety, and disability.

Conclusions: Results provide preliminary support for Internet-based CBT as an efficacious treatment for individuals with a confirmed primary diagnosis of PTSD.

History

Publication title

Depression and Anxiety

Volume

28

Issue

7

Pagination

541-550

ISSN

1091-4269

Department/School

School of Psychological Sciences

Publisher

Wiley-Liss

Place of publication

Div John Wiley & Sons Inc, 605 Third Ave, New York, USA, Ny, 10158-0012

Rights statement

Copyright 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

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Mental health services

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