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Leichsenring F, Heim N, Keefe JR, Lilliengren P, Luyten P. Major flaws in a meta-analysis of short-term psychodynamic therapy (STPP) for depression. J Affect Disord 2024; 352:419-421. [PMID: 38360366 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Falk Leichsenring
- University of Giessen, Department of Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Giessen, Germany; University of Rostock, Department of Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Rostock, Germany.
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- International Psychoanalytic University, Berlin, Germany
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Bronx, NY, USA
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- University of Leuven, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Belgium; Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, UK
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Yu Q, Yu X. Job burnout among teachers handling English as a foreign language in China: review and prospects. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1202830. [PMID: 37496800 PMCID: PMC10367104 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1202830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
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In recent years, job burnout of English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers in China has become prominent in the field of education and psychology, with the related research articles generally on the rise. Using the database of Web of Science (WOS) and the sub-database of Chinese Social Sciences Citation Index (CSSCI) in China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database, this paper comprehensively reviews the current situation of research on job burnout of EFL teachers in China between 2020 and 2023, from the aspects of research methods, research focuses and research findings. The literature research results show that on the whole, the research on job burnout of EFL teachers in China is still in its infancy, and that the research level is still relatively low. Based on the systematic reviews of the collected studies, we can conclude that although there is no unanimous conclusion between demographic variables and job burnout severity of EFL teachers in China, we can intervene at both the teacher and school levels to alleviate job burnout of EFL teachers. This review paper analyzes some main problems existing in the current research, for example, lack of theoretical construction and guidance, too much concentration on some research topics, lack of diversified and interdisciplinary research methods, lack of longitudinal research, and potential directions for future research are also discussed in the paper.
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- Qiangfu Yu
- Faculty of Humanities and Foreign Languages, Xi’an University of Technology, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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Ziapour A, Hajiazizi A, Ahmadi M, Dehghan F. Effect of short-term dynamic psychotherapy on sexual function and marital satisfaction in women with depression: Clinical trial study. Health Sci Rep 2023; 6:e1370. [PMID: 37359406 PMCID: PMC10288974 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Background and Aims This study aimed to look at the influence of short-term dynamic psychotherapy on sexual function and marital satisfaction in women with depression. Methods Through a clinical trial study using a pretest-posttest design and a control group, this study enlisted the participation of 60 women diagnosed with depression. The patients were interviewed before being randomly assigned to experimental or control groups. Data were obtained through the Beck Depression Inventory, the Enrique Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire, and the Female Sexual Function Questionnaire. The experimental group received intense short-term dynamic psychotherapy intervention, while the control group was on a 2-month waiting list. The SPSS 24 program utilized an analysis of variance to analyze the data. Results The pre- and posttest study results revealed a significant difference in marital satisfaction, sexual function, and depression between the experimental and control groups (p < 0.01). Conclusion During the posttest phase, a short-term intensive dynamic psychotherapy intervention helped the experimental group feel better about their marriage and improve their sexual function. It also helped them feel less depressed.
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- Arash Ziapour
- Cardiovascular Research Center, Health Institute, Imam‐Ali HospitalKermanshah University of Medical SciencesKermanshahIran
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- Department of Reproductive Health, Faculty of Nursing and MidwiferKermanshah University of Medical SciencesKermanshahIran
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- Faculty of MedicineKermanshah University of Medical SciencesKermanshahIran
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- Department of Reproductive Health, Faculty of Nursing and MidwiferKermanshah University of Medical SciencesKermanshahIran
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Wienicke FJ, Beutel ME, Zwerenz R, Brähler E, Fonagy P, Luyten P, Constantinou M, Barber JP, McCarthy KS, Solomonov N, Cooper PJ, De Pascalis L, Johansson R, Andersson G, Lemma A, Town JM, Abbass AA, Ajilchi B, Connolly Gibbons MB, López-Rodríguez J, Villamil-Salcedo V, Maina G, Rosso G, Twisk JWR, Burk WJ, Spijker J, Cuijpers P, Driessen E. Efficacy and moderators of short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy for depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data. Clin Psychol Rev 2023; 101:102269. [PMID: 36958077 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2023.102269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy (STPP) is frequently used to treat depression, but it is unclear which patients might benefit specifically. Individual participant data (IPD) meta-analyses can provide more precise effect estimates than conventional meta-analyses and identify patient-level moderators. This IPD meta-analysis examined the efficacy and moderators of STPP for depression compared to control conditions. METHODS PubMed, PsycInfo, Embase, and Cochrane Library were searched September 1st, 2022, to identify randomized trials comparing STPP to control conditions for adults with depression. IPD were requested and analyzed using mixed-effects models. RESULTS IPD were obtained from 11 of the 13 (84.6%) studies identified (n = 771/837, 92.1%; mean age = 40.8, SD = 13.3; 79.3% female). STPP resulted in significantly lower depressive symptom levels than control conditions at post-treatment (d = -0.62, 95%CI [-0.76, -0.47], p < .001). At post-treatment, STPP was more efficacious for participants with longer rather than shorter current depressive episode durations. CONCLUSIONS These results support the evidence base of STPP for depression and indicate episode duration as an effect modifier. This moderator finding, however, is observational and requires prospective validation in future large-scale trials.
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- Frederik J Wienicke
- Department of Clinical Psychology, Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands.
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany; Integrated Research and Treatment Center Adiposity Diseases, Behavioral Medicine Research Unit, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK; Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK
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- Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Department of Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Weill Cornell Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- School of Psychology and Clinical Language Science, University of Reading, Reading, UK
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- Department of Psychological Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK; Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Anna Freud National Center for Children and Families, London, UK
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- Center for Emotions & Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Center for Emotions & Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", University of Turin, Turin, Italy; Psychiatric Unit, San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital, Orbassano, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", University of Turin, Turin, Italy; Psychiatric Unit, San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital, Orbassano, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology and Data Science, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Developmental Psychology, Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands; Depression Expertise Center, Pro Persona Mental Health Care, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical, Neuro- and Developmental Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands; Depression Expertise Center, Pro Persona Mental Health Care, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Jonsson U, Linton SJ, Ybrandt H, Ringborg A, Leander L, Moberg K, Hultcrantz M, Arnberg FK. Internet-delivered psychological treatment as an add-on to treatment as usual for common mental disorders: A systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized trials. J Affect Disord 2023; 322:221-234. [PMID: 36400149 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2022.11.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Psychological treatments for common mental disorders are increasingly being delivered remotely via the internet. Evidence suggests that internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) is superior to waitlist. However, the benefits are unclear of using this treatment modality as an add-on to treatment as usual (TAU) in regular healthcare. METHODS The literature was systematically searched up to August 2021 for randomized trials of internet-delivered psychological treatments using TAU as the comparator. Eligible participants were diagnosed with depressive, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, or trauma- and stress-related disorders. Outcomes of interest were symptoms, functioning, quality of life, healthcare utilization, and negative effects. Results were synthesized using random-effects meta-analyses. Quality of evidence was assessed using GRADE. RESULTS The included studies evaluated iCBT for adults with depression (k = 9), depressive or anxiety disorders (k = 4), and post-traumatic stress disorder (k = 2) and were conducted in primary care or similar settings. For depression, low-certainty evidence suggested beneficial short-term effects on symptoms (g = -0.23; 95 % CI: = -0.37, -0.09), response rate (OR = 2.46; 1.31, 4.64), and remission (OR = 1.70; 1.19, 2.42;). The certainty of evidence was very low for long-term effects, other outcomes, and other disorders. LIMITATIONS TAU varied across studies and was often insufficiently described. CONCLUSIONS iCBT as a complement to usual care for adult with depression may result in a small incremental effect, which potentially could be clinically important. Studies are lacking for several common disorders and for children, adolescents, and the elderly. More robust studies of long-term effects are also needed, to better inform clinical decision-making.
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- Ulf Jonsson
- Center of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (KIND), Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet & Stockholm Health Care Services, Region Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden; Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Stockholm Health Care Services, Region Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Medical Sciences, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Center for Health and Medical Psychology, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- National Centre for Disaster Psychiatry, Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Andreas S, Gablonski TC, Tschacher W, Gebhardt A, Rabung S, Schulz H, Kadur J. Long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy in a face-to-face versus videoconferencing setting: A single case study. J Clin Psychol 2023; 79:277-295. [PMID: 35819447 PMCID: PMC10084227 DOI: 10.1002/jclp.23411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Due to the coronavirus pandemic and crisis, psychotherapists around the world were forced to switch to video- or tele-based treatments overnight. To date, only a few studies on the effectiveness of video-based psychodynamic psychotherapy via the Internet exist. Therefore, the goal of the present study was to examine symptom improvement, therapeutic relationship, nonverbal synchrony processes, and intersession processes within a systematic single case design and compare face-to-face to video-based approaches in long-term psychodynamic-oriented psychotherapy. METHODS We examined 85 sessions of a client with major depression whose psychodynamic psychotherapy changed from a face-to-face setting to a video-based setting. Video recordings were analyzed using motion energy analysis, and nonverbal synchrony was computed using a surrogate synchrony approach. Time series analyses were performed to analyze changes in symptom severity, therapeutic relationship, and intersession processes. RESULTS The results showed that symptom severity improved descriptively, but not significantly, across the entire course of psychotherapy. There were significant differences, however, in the therapeutic relationship, intersession experiences, and synchronous behavior between the face-to-face and video-based settings. CONCLUSION The results indicate that the presented methodology is well situated to investigate the question whether psychodynamic psychotherapy in video-based setting works in the sameway as in a face-to-face setting.
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- Sylke Andreas
- Department of Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, Institute of Psychology, University of Klagenfurt, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, Institute of Psychology, University of Klagenfurt, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria
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- University Hospital of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Experimental Psychology Division, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, Institute of Psychology, University of Klagenfurt, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, Institute of Psychology, University of Klagenfurt, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria
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- Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, Institute of Psychology, University of Klagenfurt, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria
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Stadler M, Jesser A, Humer E, Haid B, Stippl P, Schimböck W, Maaß E, Schwanzar H, Leithner D, Pieh C, Probst T. Remote Psychotherapy during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Study on the Changes Experienced by Austrian Psychotherapists. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13020360. [PMID: 36836720 PMCID: PMC9961677 DOI: 10.3390/life13020360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated measures to contain the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus required a change in treatment format from face-to-face to remote psychotherapy. This study investigated the changes experienced by Austrian therapists when switching to psychotherapy at a distance. A total of 217 therapists participated in an online survey on changes experienced when switching settings. The survey was open from 26 June until 3 September 2020. Several open questions were evaluated using qualitative content analysis. The results show that the setting at a distance was appreciated by the therapists as a possibility to continue therapy even during an exceptional situation. Moreover, remote therapy offered the respondents more flexibility in terms of space and time. Nevertheless, the therapists also reported challenges of remote therapy, such as limited sensory perceptions, technical problems and signs of fatigue. They also described differences in terms of the therapeutic interventions used. There was a great deal of ambivalence in the data regarding the intensity of sessions and the establishment and/or maintenance of a psychotherapeutic relationship. Overall, the study shows that remote psychotherapy seems to have been well accepted by Austrian psychotherapists in many settings and can offer benefits. Clinical studies are also necessary to investigate in which contexts and for which patient groups the remote setting is suitable and where it is potentially contraindicated.
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- Michael Stadler
- Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University for Continuing Education Krems, 3500 Krems, Austria
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- Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University for Continuing Education Krems, 3500 Krems, Austria
- Correspondence:
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- Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University for Continuing Education Krems, 3500 Krems, Austria
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- Austrian Federal Association for Psychotherapy, 1030 Vienna, Austria
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- Austrian Federal Association for Psychotherapy, 1030 Vienna, Austria
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- Österreichische Gesellschaft Für Wissenschaftliche, Klientenzentrierte Psychotherapie und Personorientierte Gesprächsführung (ÖGWG), 4020 Linz, Austria
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- Österreichische Gesellschaft Für Wissenschaftliche, Klientenzentrierte Psychotherapie und Personorientierte Gesprächsführung (ÖGWG), 4020 Linz, Austria
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- Österreichische Gesellschaft Für Wissenschaftliche, Klientenzentrierte Psychotherapie und Personorientierte Gesprächsführung (ÖGWG), 4020 Linz, Austria
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- Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University for Continuing Education Krems, 3500 Krems, Austria
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- Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University for Continuing Education Krems, 3500 Krems, Austria
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Schiller CE, Prim J, Bauer AE, Lux L, Lundegard LC, Kang M, Hellberg S, Thompson K, Webber T, Teklezghi A, Pettee N, Gaffney K, Hodgins G, Rahman F, Steinsiek JN, Modi A, Gaynes BN. Efficacy of Virtual Care for Depressive Disorders: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JMIR Ment Health 2023; 10:e38955. [PMID: 36622747 PMCID: PMC9871881 DOI: 10.2196/38955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has created an epidemic of distress-related mental disorders such as depression, while simultaneously necessitating a shift to virtual domains of mental health care; yet, the evidence to support the use of virtual interventions is unclear. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of virtual interventions for depressive disorders by addressing three key questions: (1) Does virtual intervention provide better outcomes than no treatment or other control conditions (ie, waitlist, treatment as usual [TAU], or attention control)? (2) Does in-person intervention provide better outcomes than virtual intervention? (3) Does one type of virtual intervention provide better outcomes than another? METHODS We searched the PubMed, EMBASE, and PsycINFO databases for trials published from January 1, 2010, to October 30, 2021. We included randomized controlled trials of adults with depressive disorders that tested a virtual intervention and used a validated depression measure. Primary outcomes were defined as remission (ie, no longer meeting the clinical cutoff for depression), response (ie, a clinically significant reduction in depressive symptoms), and depression severity at posttreatment. Two researchers independently selected studies and extracted data using PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Risk of bias was evaluated based on Agency for Healthcare and Research Quality guidelines. We calculated odds ratios (ORs) for binary outcomes and standardized mean differences (SMDs) for continuous outcomes. RESULTS We identified 3797 references, 24 of which were eligible. Compared with waitlist, virtual intervention had higher odds of remission (OR 10.30, 95% CI 5.70-18.60; N=619 patients) and lower posttreatment symptom severity (SMD 0.81, 95% CI 0.52-1.10; N=1071). Compared with TAU and virtual attention control conditions, virtual intervention had higher odds of remission (OR 2.27, 95% CI 1.10-3.35; N=512) and lower posttreatment symptom severity (SMD 0.25, 95% CI 0.09-0.42; N=573). In-person intervention outcomes were not significantly different from virtual intervention outcomes (eg, remission OR 0.84, CI 0.51-1.37; N=789). No eligible studies directly compared one active virtual intervention to another. CONCLUSIONS Virtual interventions were efficacious compared with control conditions, including waitlist control, TAU, and attention control. Although the number of studies was relatively small, the strength of evidence was moderate that in-person interventions did not yield significantly better outcomes than virtual interventions for depressive disorders.
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- Crystal Edler Schiller
- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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Maroti D, Hallberg H, Lindqvist K, Mechler J. Using psychodynamic principles in guided internet-delivered therapy (IPDT). PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/02668734.2022.2124441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2022]
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- Daniel Maroti
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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Børtveit L, Dechsling A, Sütterlin S, Nordgreen T, Nordahl-Hansen A. Guided Internet-Delivered Treatment for Depression: Scoping Review. JMIR Ment Health 2022; 9:e37342. [PMID: 36194467 PMCID: PMC9579933 DOI: 10.2196/37342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies on guided internet-delivered treatment have demonstrated promising results for patients with depressive disorder. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to provide an overview of this research area and identify potential gaps in the research. METHODS In this scoping review, web-based databases were used to identify research papers published between 2010 and 2022 where guided internet-delivered treatment was administered to participants with depressive disorders, a standardized rating scale of depressive symptoms was used as the primary outcome measure, and the treatment was compared with a control condition. RESULTS A total of 111 studies were included, and an overview of the studies was provided. Several gaps in the research were identified regarding the design of the studies, treatments delivered, participant representation, and treatment completion. CONCLUSIONS This review provides a comprehensive overview of the research area, and several research gaps were identified. The use of other designs and active control conditions is recommended. Future studies should provide access to treatment manuals, and more replications should be conducted. Researchers should aim to include underrepresented populations and provide reports of comorbidities. Definitions of adequate dosage, reports of completion rates, and reasons for treatment dropout are recommended for future studies.
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- Line Børtveit
- Faculty of Health, Welfare and Organisation, Østfold University College, Halden, Norway.,Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Behavioral Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Education, ICT, and Learning, Østfold University College, Halden, Norway
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- Faculty of Health, Welfare and Organisation, Østfold University College, Halden, Norway.,Faculty of Computer Science, Albstadt-Sigmaringen University, Sigmaringen, Germany
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- Division of Psychiatry, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Departement of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Education, ICT, and Learning, Østfold University College, Halden, Norway
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Ahlquist LR, Yarns BC. Eliciting emotional expressions in psychodynamic psychotherapies using telehealth: a clinical review and single case study using emotional awareness and expression therapy. PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY 2022; 36:124-140. [PMID: 36711048 PMCID: PMC9881109 DOI: 10.1080/02668734.2022.2037691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing social distancing requirements resulted in an abrupt transition in the provision of most mental healthcare to telehealth; yet it was, at first, unclear whether patients' emotional expressions - of great import to the success of many psychodynamic therapies - could be facilitated using teletherapy. This article first presents a targeted literature review focused on emotional expressions in psychotherapy and implementing psychodynamic therapy over telehealth and then describes our clinical experience transitioning a psychodynamically-informed, evidence-based, and experiential group treatment for chronic pain, emotional awareness and expression therapy (EAET), to video telehealth at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. We discuss barriers we encountered in our implementation of EAET over video telehealth but also illustrate the ultimate success of the approach using verbatim excerpts from our therapeutic work, which aim to demonstrate the potential to facilitate powerful emotional expressions over video telehealth when conducting a psychodynamically-informed treatment. We examine the possible applications for video telehealth to maintain emotionally focused, psychodynamic psychotherapy administration and enhance its teaching and training. Although we describe limitations of our specific approach, ultimately, our experience supports the potential efficacy of experiential, emotion-focused psychodynamic therapies in a telehealth setting.
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- Lauren R. Ahlquist
- Department of Mental Health, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Mental Health, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA, USA;,Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA,Corresponding author. 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Mail Code 116AE, Bldg. 401, Rm. A236, Los Angeles, CA 90073, USA
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Lattie EG, Stiles-Shields C, Graham AK. An overview of and recommendations for more accessible digital mental health services. NATURE REVIEWS PSYCHOLOGY 2022; 1:87-100. [PMID: 38515434 PMCID: PMC10956902 DOI: 10.1038/s44159-021-00003-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Mental health concerns are common, and various evidence-based interventions for mental health conditions have been developed. However, many people have difficulty accessing appropriate mental health care and this has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital mental health services, such as those delivered by mobile phone or web-based platforms, offer the possibility of expanding the reach and accessibility of mental health care. To achieve this goal, digital mental health interventions and plans for their implementation must be designed with the end users in mind. In this Review, we describe the evidence base for digital mental health interventions across various diagnoses and treatment targets. Then, we explain the different formats for digital mental health intervention delivery, and offer considerations for their use across key age groups. We discuss the role that the COVID-19 pandemic has played in emphasizing the value of these interventions, and offer considerations for ensuring equity in access to digital mental health interventions among diverse populations. As healthcare providers continue to embrace the role that technology can play in broadening access to care, the design and implementation of digital mental healthcare solutions must be carefully considered to maximize their effectiveness and accessibility.
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- Emily G. Lattie
- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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Esfandiari N, Mazaheri MA, Akbari-Zardkhaneh S, Sadeghi-Firoozabadi V, Cheraghi M. Internet-Delivered Versus Face-to-Face Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Anxiety Disorders: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Int J Prev Med 2022; 12:153. [PMID: 35070186 PMCID: PMC8724632 DOI: 10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_208_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: Over the last 20 years, internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy (ICBT) has been tested in a large number of randomized controlled trials, often with positive results. However, it is not widely known about the efficacy of ICBT as compared to face-to-face cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). Methods: In the present systematic review and meta-analysis, ICBT for treatment of anxiety disorders was directly compared to face- to-face CBT within the same trial. This study aimed to reinvestigate the effect of ICBT compared to face-to-face CBT for anxiety disorders. A total of 8 studies out of the 236 articles screened met all the inclusion criteria. The included studies targeting five different anxiety disorders, social anxiety disorder, adolescent anxiety, panic disorder, spider phobia, and fear of public speaking, had been carried out in Australia, Spain, and Sweden. The total number of participants was 348 in ICBT and 316 in face-to-face conditions. Results: The results of our meta-analysis are interesting both from theoretical and practical standpoints, which showed a pooled effect size posttreatment with Hedges' g = 0.01 (95% CI: −0.16 to 0.18), Conclusions: ICBT and face-to-face CBT created equivalent overall effects. in treatment of anxiety disorders. Since there have been similar systematic reviews about anxiety disorders so far, and in majority of them, ICBT has not been compared against face-to-face treatment. More research is needed to establish the general equivalence of the two treatment formats. Also, understanding what makes ICBT work is a challenge for future research.
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- Narges Esfandiari
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Applied Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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Jesser A, Muckenhuber J, Lunglmayr B. Psychodynamic Therapist's Subjective Experiences With Remote Psychotherapy During the COVID-19-Pandemic-A Qualitative Study With Therapists Practicing Guided Affective Imagery, Hypnosis and Autogenous Relaxation. Front Psychol 2022; 12:777102. [PMID: 35069358 PMCID: PMC8777098 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.777102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The COVID-19-pandemic brought massive changes in the provision of psychotherapy. To contain the pandemic, many therapists switched from face-to-face sessions in personal contact to remote settings. This study focused on psychodynamic therapists practicing Guided Affective Imagery, Hypnosis and Autogenous Relaxation and their subjective experiences with psychotherapy via telephone and videoconferencing during the first COVID-19 related lockdown period in March 2020 in Austria. An online survey completed by 161 therapists produced both quantitative and qualitative data with the latter being subject to a qualitative content analysis. Our research suggests that telephone and videoconferencing are considered valuable treatment formats to deliver psychodynamic psychotherapy. However, therapists' experiences with remote psychotherapy are multifaceted and ambiguous. In particular, the findings raise questions concerning the maintenance of the therapeutic alliance, the development of the analytic process, the sensitivity to unconscious communication, and the indication for certain types of patients that still need further investigation. Our research indicates that the long-standing reticence toward remote treatments offers among psychodynamic therapists is becoming more differentiated and partially dissolves as therapists gain experiences in their use. Attitudes are becoming more open. At the same time, the way is being prepared to take a closer look at the specific processes and dynamics of remote psychotherapy and to examine them critically in future studies.
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- Andrea Jesser
- Department for Psychotherapy and Biopsychosocial Health, University for Continuing Education Krems, Danube University, Krems an der Donau, Austria
- Independent Researcher, Vienna, Austria
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van Lotringen CM, Jeken L, Westerhof GJ, Ten Klooster PM, Kelders SM, Noordzij ML. Responsible Relations: A Systematic Scoping Review of the Therapeutic Alliance in Text-Based Digital Psychotherapy. Front Digit Health 2021; 3:689750. [PMID: 34713164 PMCID: PMC8521857 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2021.689750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction: Developing a good therapeutic alliance is considered essential for the responsible delivery of psychotherapy. Text-based digital psychotherapy has become increasingly common, yet much remains unclear about the alliance and its importance for delivering mental health care via a digital format. To employ text-based digital therapies responsibly, more insight is needed into the type and strength of the therapeutic alliance online. Methods: A systematic scoping review was performed searching four databases: Scopus, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and Wiley Online Library. A total of 23 studies were selected and data was extracted and tabulated to explore the characteristics of studies on text-based psychotherapy, measurements of the therapeutic alliance and associations of the alliance with treatment outcome. Results: The therapeutic alliance in text-based digital interventions was studied with a variety of client groups, though mostly for clients diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression issues. Treatment modalities were predominantly internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) and tailored platforms for distinct client groups (e.g., PTSD). Almost all treatments used asynchronous text-based communication, such as e-mails and integrated messaging functions, which were mainly used to give feedback on tasks. For measurements, a version of the Working Alliance Inventory (WAI) was used in most studies. Measurements with the WAI or WAI- short form indicated a good therapeutic alliance with a weighted mean score of 5.66 (on a scale of 1 to 7) and a weighted standard deviation of 0.84. Relations between the therapeutic alliance and treatment outcomes were mostly positive, with many studies reporting significant associations (n = 8 out of 10) or significant effects of the therapeutic alliance on treatment outcomes (n = 5 out of 6). Discussion: Our scoping review suggests that a good therapeutic alliance can be established in digital psychotherapy through text-based communication, and shows support for a positive relationship between the alliance and treatment outcomes. These findings illustrate that text-based online psychotherapy can be a responsible treatment option as far as the establishment of the therapeutic alliance is concerned. However, current measures of the therapeutic alliance might miss important aspects of the alliance in digital treatment, such as the presence of empathy or compassion.
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- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
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Krämer LV, Grünzig SD, Baumeister H, Ebert DD, Bengel J. Effectiveness of a Guided Web-Based Intervention to Reduce Depressive Symptoms before Outpatient Psychotherapy: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial. PSYCHOTHERAPY AND PSYCHOSOMATICS 2021; 90:233-242. [PMID: 33946072 DOI: 10.1159/000515625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Psychotherapy is a first-line treatment for depression. However, capacities are limited, leading to long waiting times for outpatient psychotherapy in health care systems. Web-based interventions (WBI) could help to bridge this treatment gap. OBJECTIVE This study investigates the effectiveness of a guided cognitive-behavioral WBI in depressive patients seeking face-to-face psychotherapy. METHODS A 2-arm randomized controlled trial was conducted. Depressive patients (n = 136) recruited from the waiting lists of outpatient clinics were randomly assigned to an intervention group (IG; treatment as usual [TAU] + immediate access to WBI) or a control group (CG; TAU + access to WBI after follow-up). Depressive symptoms and secondary outcomes were assessed at baseline, 7 weeks, and 5 months after randomization. RESULTS Mixed-model analyses revealed a significant group × time interaction effect on depressive symptoms (F2, 121.5 = 3.91; p < 0.05). Between-group effect sizes were d = 0.55 at 7 weeks and d = 0.52 at 5 months. The IG was superior regarding psychological symptoms and mental health quality of life but not on physical health quality of life, attitudes, motivation for psychotherapy, or subjective need and uptake of psychotherapy. CONCLUSIONS Patients waiting for face-to-face psychotherapy can benefit from a WBI when compared to TAU. Despite the reduction of depressive symptoms in the IG, the uptake of subsequent psychotherapy was still high in both groups. The effects remained stable at the 5-month follow-up. However, this study could not determine the proportion of specific intervention effects vs. nonspecific effects, such as positive outcome expectations or attention. Future research should focus on the long-term effects and cost-effectiveness of WBI before psychotherapy.
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- Lena Violetta Krämer
- Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Faculty of Behavioral and Movement Sciences, Clinical, Neuro- and Developmental Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Jesser A, Muckenhuber J, Lunglmayr B, Dale R, Humer E. Provision of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in Austria during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:9046. [PMID: 34501635 PMCID: PMC8431203 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18179046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought massive changes in the provision of psychotherapy. To avoid or reduce the risk of infection, many therapists switched from face-to-face sessions in personal contact to remote psychotherapy, i.e., psychotherapy delivered by telephone or videoconferencing. This study examined the attitudes toward and practice of remote psychotherapy among Austrian therapists with a psychodynamic orientation at the onset of the pandemic as well as changes in the therapeutic process that were experienced by the therapists due to switching to a remote setting. A total of 161 therapists with psychodynamic orientation took part in an online survey. The results show that attitudes toward remote psychotherapy changed positively in psychodynamically orientated therapists and most are willing to switch to remote settings, if necessary. However, many therapists reported negative effects of remote psychotherapy and prefer seeing their patients in-person. The strongest changes were experienced with regard to transference/countertransference, the therapeutic process and the intensity of session. The analysis further revealed an overall decrease in the number of patients treated, indicating an undersupply of psychotherapy, at least during the first wave of COVID-19 infection in Austria. In summary, the experience during the first COVID-19 lockdown has led to an increase in remote psychotherapy and more openness toward these treatment modalities among psychodynamically oriented therapists. However, in-person therapy will remain the first choice for most therapists.
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- Andrea Jesser
- Department for Psychotherapy and Biopsychosocial Health, Danube University Krems, 3500 Krems, Austria; (R.D.); (E.H.)
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- Institut für Soziale Arbeit, FH Joanneum University of Applied Science, 8020 Graz, Austria;
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- Research Workgroup, Austrian Society for Applied Depth Psychology and Psychotherapy (ÖGATAP), 1150 Vienna, Austria;
- Doctorate in Psychotherapy by Professional Studies Programme, Metanoia Institute, Ealing, London W5 2QB, UK
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- Department for Psychotherapy and Biopsychosocial Health, Danube University Krems, 3500 Krems, Austria; (R.D.); (E.H.)
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- Department for Psychotherapy and Biopsychosocial Health, Danube University Krems, 3500 Krems, Austria; (R.D.); (E.H.)
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Pang Y, Zhang X, Gao R, Xu L, Shen M, Shi H, Li Y, Li F. Efficacy of web-based self-management interventions for depressive symptoms: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. BMC Psychiatry 2021; 21:398. [PMID: 34380440 PMCID: PMC8359554 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-021-03396-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The incidence of depression is increasing worldwide. Depression can lead to poor physical health and even suicide. However, in high-income countries, only about 50% of the people with depression receive appropriate therapy, and the detection rate of depression in low- and middle-income countries is relatively lower. Web-based self-management enables remote treatment and solves the problem of insufficient psychological treatment resources. Many past studies have evaluated the effectiveness of web-based self-management of depression, but there has been no synthesis of evidence. Therefore, this study conducted a meta-analysis of the effectiveness of web-based self-management for depressive symptoms. METHOD Six electronic databases (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, and PsycINFO) were searched in September 2020. All literature referring to the effects of web-based self-management on depression were shortlisted by performing the medical subject headings (MeSH) search combined with a text word search. RESULTS A total of 18 eligible randomized controlled trials were identified, and the results from 3055 participants were consolidated. The web-based self-management group exhibited a greater reduction in depressive symptoms than the control group (g = - 0.46; 95% CI: 0.62,0.30), and there was no evidence of publication bias. Subgroup analysis revealed that patients with moderate-to-severe depression benefited from web-based self-management interventions. In terms of interventions, those based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) were highly effective. We noted that the longer the intervention time, the better was the improvement in the status of depression. Furthermore, it was established that participants who communicated with therapists and showed greater adherence to the intervention experienced significant improvement in their symptoms. The results of the intervention group were better than those of the waiting-list, treatment-as-usual, and online psychoeducation groups. CONCLUSIONS Web-based self-management is a promising therapy for depression. Future research should aim to refine these aspects of the intervention to achieve a beneficial impact.
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- Yue Pang
- grid.64924.3d0000 0004 1760 5735School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- grid.64924.3d0000 0004 1760 5735School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- grid.64924.3d0000 0004 1760 5735School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- grid.64924.3d0000 0004 1760 5735School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- grid.64924.3d0000 0004 1760 5735School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- grid.64924.3d0000 0004 1760 5735School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- grid.64924.3d0000 0004 1760 5735School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
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Weightman M. Digital psychotherapy as an effective and timely treatment option for depression and anxiety disorders: Implications for rural and remote practice. J Int Med Res 2021; 48:300060520928686. [PMID: 32527170 PMCID: PMC7294488 DOI: 10.1177/0300060520928686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Patients in regional, rural and remote communities experience perennial difficulties accessing mental health treatments in a timely manner, which contributes to inequitable outcomes when compared with their metropolitan counterparts. This situation frequently stems from a shortage of specialised face-to-face psychotherapy services available in local areas. The recent development of digital psychotherapy as an alternative treatment delivery method provides an opportunity to address this healthcare gap and to avoid the challenges related to workforce maldistribution. This article provides a targeted narrative review of the relevant evidence base, and discusses the potential applications within the rural and remote context. Multiple randomised controlled trials and a large meta-analysis demonstrate that digital psychotherapy, particularly cognitive-behavioural therapy, is as effective as face-to-face psychotherapy. Its use has consequently been endorsed across international clinical practice guidelines as an efficacious and practical way to provide mental healthcare. Despite this, the adoption of digital psychotherapeutic options has been limited to date. Increased awareness of the available options may improve access to psychological treatments in rural and remote populations. Digital psychotherapy should be considered an option for patients with depressive or anxiety disorders of mild-to-moderate severity.
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- Michael Weightman
- Rural and Remote Mental Health Service, SA Health, Glenside, SA, Australia.,Discipline of Psychiatry, Adelaide Medical School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Newby J, Mason E, Kladnistki N, Murphy M, Millard M, Haskelberg H, Allen A, Mahoney A. Integrating internet CBT into clinical practice: a practical guide for clinicians. CLIN PSYCHOL-UK 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/13284207.2020.1843968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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- Jill Newby
- School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- School of Psychiatry, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Hyde Park Clinical Psychology, Sydney, Australia
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- Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- School of Psychiatry, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Köhnen M, Dreier M, Seeralan T, Kriston L, Härter M, Baumeister H, Liebherz S. Evidence on Technology-Based Psychological Interventions in Diagnosed Depression: Systematic Review. JMIR Ment Health 2021; 8:e21700. [PMID: 33565981 PMCID: PMC7904404 DOI: 10.2196/21700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Evidence on technology-based psychological interventions (TBIs) for the treatment of depression is rapidly growing and covers a broad scope of research. Despite extensive research in this field, guideline recommendations are still limited to the general effectiveness of TBIs. OBJECTIVE This study aims to structure evidence on TBIs by considering different application areas (eg, TBIs for acute treatment and their implementation in health care, such as stand-alone interventions) and treatment characteristics (eg, therapeutic rationale of TBIs) to provide a comprehensive evidence base and to identify research gaps in TBIs for diagnosed depression. Moreover, the reporting of negative events in the included studies is investigated in this review to enable subsequent safety assessment of the TBIs. METHODS Randomized controlled trials on adults diagnosed with unipolar depression receiving any kind of psychotherapeutic treatment, which was at least partly delivered by a technical medium, were eligible for inclusion in our preregistered systematic review. We searched for trials in CENTRAL (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials; until August 2020), MEDLINE, PsycINFO, PSYNDEX, CINAHL; until the end of January 2018), clinical trial registers, and sources of gray literature (until the end of January 2019). Study selection and data extraction were conducted by 2 review authors independently. RESULTS Database searches resulted in 15,546 records, of which 241 publications were included, representing 83 completed studies and 60 studies awaiting classification (ie, preregistered studies, study protocols). Almost all completed studies (78/83, 94%) addressed the acute treatment phase, being largely either implemented as stand-alone interventions (66/83, 80%) or blended treatment approaches (12/83, 14%). Studies on TBIs for aftercare (4/83, 5%) and for bridging waiting periods (1/83, 1%) were scarce. Most TBI study arms (n=107) were guided (59/107, 55.1%), delivered via the internet (80/107, 74.8%), and based on cognitive behavioral treatment approaches (88/107, 79.4%). Almost all studies (77/83, 93%) reported information on negative events, considering dropouts from treatment as a negative event. However, reports on negative events were heterogeneous and largely unsystematic. CONCLUSIONS Research has given little attention to studies evaluating TBIs for aftercare and for bridging waiting periods in people with depression, even though TBIs are seen as highly promising in these application areas; thus, high quality studies are urgently needed. In addition, the variety of therapeutic rationales on TBIs has barely been represented by identified studies hindering the consideration of patient preferences when planning treatment. Finally, future studies should use specific guidelines to systematically assess and report negative events. TRIAL REGISTRATION International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) CRD42016050413; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42016050413. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) RR2-10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028042.
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- Moritz Köhnen
- Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department for Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Reis S, Matthews EL, Grenyer BFS. Characteristics of effective online interventions: implications for adolescents with personality disorder during a global pandemic. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 23:488. [PMID: 33585296 PMCID: PMC7875074 DOI: 10.4081/ripppo.2020.488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In recent years, the necessity of providing online interventions for adolescents, as an alternative to face-to-face interventions, has become apparent due to several barriers some adolescents face in accessing treatment. This need has become more critical with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic impacting the delivery of psychotherapy and limiting accessibility of face-to-face therapy. Whilst it has been established that face-to-face psychotherapy for adolescents with personality disorder can be effective in reducing the impact these complex mental illnesses have on functioning, online interventions for adolescents are rare, and to our knowledge there are no empirically validated online interventions for personality disorder. The development of novel online interventions are therefore necessary. To inform the development of online interventions for adolescents with personality disorder or symptoms of emerging personality disorder, a two-phase rapid review was conducted. Phase one consisted of a search and examination of existing online mental health programs for adolescents with symptoms of personality disorder, to understand how to best use online platforms. Phase two consisted of a rapid review of empirical literature examining online interventions for adolescents experiencing symptoms of personality disorder to identify characteristics that promote efficacy. There were no online programs specific to personality disorder in adolescence. However, 32 online mental health programs and 41 published empirical studies were included for analysis. Common intervention characteristics included timeframes of one to two months, regular confidential therapist contact, simple interactive online components and modules, and the inclusion of homework or workbook activities to practice new skills. There is an urgent need for online interventions targeting personality dysfunction in adolescence. Several characteristics of effective online interventions for adolescents were identified. These characteristics can help inform the development and implementation of novel online treatments to prevent and reduce the burden and impact of personality disorder, or symptoms of emerging personality disorder, in adolescents. This has implications for the COVID-19 pandemic when access to effective online interventions has become more urgent.
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- School of Psychology.,Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Australia
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Blondeau C, Reid W. De la psychanalyse à la psychothérapie psychodynamique à Albert-Prévost. SANTE MENTALE AU QUEBEC 2020. [DOI: 10.7202/1073523ar] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objectifs Cet article décrit dans un premier temps les contributions du Dr Camille Laurin au développement des services psychiatriques à Albert-Prévost et plus spécifiquement le rôle qu’il a joué dans la promotion de la psychanalyse comme pensée ordonnatrice des soins thérapeutiques dans ce milieu. Dans un deuxième temps, la pratique de la psychothérapie psychodynamique est abordée à partir des enjeux contemporains liés à la médecine basée sur les données probantes, les neurosciences et le développement des technologies de la communication. Les modalités actuelles d’enseignement de l’approche psychodynamique à Albert-Prévost sont également introduites.
Méthode Dans la première partie, une recherche biographique a été effectuée. Dans la seconde, une revue de la littérature a été présentée.
Résultats Dr Camille Laurin a joué un rôle de premier plan dans le développement de la pensée psychanalytique à Albert-Prévost. Son héritage demeure bien vivant ainsi qu’en témoignent les divers stages et activités de formation offerts dans ce domaine au Centre de psychothérapie de cette institution. L’efficacité de la psychothérapie dynamique comme méthode de traitement est confirmée depuis maintenant plusieurs années. Les neurosciences et la psychanalyse bénéficient d’une ouverture à un dialogue interdisciplinaire. Le développement des technologies de la communication et de l’intelligence artificielle est appelé à modifier éventuellement la pratique de la psychothérapie.
Conclusion Les principes théoriques associés à la psychanalyse sont encore aujourd’hui enseignés à tous les résidents en psychiatrie de l’Université de Montréal. Dr Camille Laurin a joué un rôle essentiel dans le développement de cette approche à Albert-Prévost et plus généralement au Département de psychiatrie de l’Université de Montréal.
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- Claude Blondeau
- M.D. psychiatre, M. Ps., professeur adjoint de clinique au Département de psychiatrie et d’addictologie de l’Université de Montréal
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- M.D. psychiatre et psychanalyste, professeur agrégé de clinique au Département de psychiatrie et d’addictologie de l’Université de Montréal ; membre émérite de la Société psychanalytique de Montréal
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Fisher S, Guralnik T, Fonagy P, Zilcha-Mano S. Let’s face it: video conferencing psychotherapy requires the extensive use of ostensive cues. COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY QUARTERLY 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/09515070.2020.1777535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Shimrit Fisher
- Department of Psychology, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Psychology, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK
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Smoktunowicz E, Barak A, Andersson G, Banos RM, Berger T, Botella C, Dear BF, Donker T, Ebert DD, Hadjistavropoulos H, Hodgins DC, Kaldo V, Mohr DC, Nordgreen T, Powers MB, Riper H, Ritterband LM, Rozental A, Schueller SM, Titov N, Weise C, Carlbring P. Consensus statement on the problem of terminology in psychological interventions using the internet or digital components. Internet Interv 2020; 21:100331. [PMID: 32577404 PMCID: PMC7305336 DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2020.100331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Since the emergence of psychological interventions delivered via the Internet they have differed in numerous ways. The wealth of formats, methods, and technological solutions has led to increased availability and cost-effectiveness of clinical care, however, it has simultaneously generated a multitude of terms. With this paper, we first aim to establish whether a terminology issue exists in the field of Internet-delivered psychological interventions. If so, we aim to determine its implications for research, education, and practice. Furthermore, we intend to discuss solutions to mitigate the problem; in particular, we propose the concept of a common glossary. We invited 23 experts in the field of Internet-delivered interventions to respond to four questions, and employed the Delphi method to facilitate a discussion. We found that experts overwhelmingly agreed that there were terminological challenges, and that it had significant consequences for conducting research, treating patients, educating students, and informing the general public about Internet-delivered interventions. A cautious agreement has been reached that formulating a common glossary would be beneficial for the field to address the terminology issue. We end with recommendations for the possible formats of the glossary and means to disseminate it in a way that maximizes the probability of broad acceptance for a variety of stakeholders.
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- Ewelina Smoktunowicz
- Department of Psychology, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Chodakowska 19, 31 03-815 Warsaw, Poland,Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Frescati Hagvag 8, 114 19 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Counseling and Human Development, University of Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden,Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain,CIBER Fisiopatologia Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- CIBER Fisiopatologia Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain,Uiversitat Jaume I, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Clinical, Neuro- & Developmental Psychology, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden,Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, & Stockholm Health Care Services, Region Stockholm, Sweden
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- Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies, Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Psychiatry, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Center for Behavioral Health & Technology, Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden,Institute of Child Health, UCL, London, UK
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- Department of Psychological Science, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, Division of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Philipps–University of Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Frescati Hagvag 8, 114 19 Stockholm, Sweden,Corresponding author at: Department of Psychology, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden.
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Lindqvist K, Mechler J, Carlbring P, Lilliengren P, Falkenström F, Andersson G, Johansson R, Edbrooke-Childs J, Dahl HSJ, Lindert Bergsten K, Midgley N, Sandell R, Thorén A, Topooco N, Ulberg R, Philips B. Affect-Focused Psychodynamic Internet-Based Therapy for Adolescent Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res 2020; 22:e18047. [PMID: 32224489 PMCID: PMC7154938 DOI: 10.2196/18047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Revised: 02/23/2020] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background Adolescent depression is one of the largest health issues in the world and there is a pressing need for effective and accessible treatments. Objective This trial examines whether affect-focused internet-based psychodynamic therapy (IPDT) with therapist support is more effective than an internet-based supportive control condition on reducing depression in adolescents. Methods The trial included 76 adolescents (61/76, 80% female; mean age 16.6 years), self-referred via an open access website and fulfilling criteria for major depressive disorder. Adolescents were randomized to 8 weeks of IPDT (38/76, 50%) or supportive control (38/76, 50%). The primary outcome was self-reported depressive symptoms, measured with the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology for Adolescents (QIDS-A17-SR). Secondary outcomes were anxiety severity, emotion regulation, self-compassion, and an additional depression measure. Assessments were made at baseline, postassessment, and at 6 months follow-up, in addition to weekly assessments of the primary outcome measure as well as emotion regulation during treatment. Results IPDT was significantly more effective than the control condition in reducing depression (d=0.82, P=.01), the result of which was corroborated by the second depression measure (d=0.80, P<.001). IPDT was also significantly more effective in reducing anxiety (d=0.78, P<.001) and increasing emotion regulation (d=0.97, P<.001) and self-compassion (d=0.65, P=.003). Significantly more patients in the IPDT group compared to the control group met criteria for response (56% vs 21%, respectively) and remission (35% vs 8%, respectively). Results on depression and anxiety symptoms were stable at 6 months follow-up. On average, participants completed 5.8 (SD 2.4) of the 8 modules. Conclusions IPDT may be an effective intervention to reduce adolescent depression. Further research is needed, including comparisons with other treatments. Trial Registration International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number (ISRCTN) 16206254; http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN16206254
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- Karin Lindqvist
- Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Evidence Based Practice Unit, Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, London, United Kingdom.,Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Vestfold Hospital Trust, Oslo, Norway.,Division of Mental Health and Addiction, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, United Kingdom.,Child Attachment and Psychological Therapies Research Unit, Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.,Center for m2Health, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Division of Mental Health and Addiction, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Psychiatry, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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Lindegaard T, Hesslow T, Nilsson M, Johansson R, Carlbring P, Lilliengren P, Andersson G. Internet-based psychodynamic therapy vs cognitive behavioural therapy for social anxiety disorder: A preference study. Internet Interv 2020; 20:100316. [PMID: 32257826 PMCID: PMC7118309 DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2020.100316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Revised: 03/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Both Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) and Internet-delivered psychodynamic psychotherapy (IPDT) have shown promise in the treatment of social anxiety disorder (SAD). However, little is known about client preferences and what predicts treatment outcome. The objective of the present pilot study was to examine preference for ICBT versus IPDT in the treatment of SAD and whether participants' preference strength and therapeutic alliance predicted treatment response. Further, we also investigated the effect of the two treatments, including 6-months follow-up. METHOD Thirty-six participants were instructed to choose between either IPDT or ICBT based on a brief description. Both treatments were 10 weeks long. Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale - Self Report was used as the primary outcome measure. RESULTS IPDT (N = 23; 63.9%) was preferred more often than ICBT (N = 13; 36.1%), but the difference did not reach statistical significance (p = .10). Preference strength did not predict the treatment effect but therapeutic alliance did. The observed within-group effects for the treatment period were d = 0.40 [-0.21, 0.99] for the IPDT group and d = 0.53 [-0.29, 1.31] for the ICBT group. An intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis revealed no significant difference between the two treatments on any outcome measure at either post-treatment or at six months follow-up. CONCLUSION The present pilot study did not find a difference in preference for IPDT or ICBT in the treatment of SAD and both treatments resulted in small to moderate improvements in symptoms of SAD. Preference strength might not predict treatment effect, but this needs to be tested in larger studies.
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- Tomas Lindegaard
- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden,Corresponding author at: Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, SE-581 83 Linköping, Sweden.
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- Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden,Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Sander L, Gerhardinger K, Bailey E, Robinson J, Lin J, Cuijpers P, Mühlmann C. Suicide risk management in research on internet-based interventions for depression: A synthesis of the current state and recommendations for future research. J Affect Disord 2020; 263:676-683. [PMID: 31757622 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2019.11.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 11/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The number of studies examining internet-based interventions (IBIs) for depression is increasing. Although many individuals with depression experience suicidal ideation, there is only insufficient information available on how to manage and support individuals at risk of suicide in IBI trials. Here, we examined the current practice regarding the management of individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors in studies of IBIs for depression. METHODS Information pertaining to the management of suicidality was extracted from 24 studies. Additionally, researchers in the field completed a questionnaire (n = 13) before being interviewed (n = 11) about their procedures and considerations regarding the management of suicidality. RESULTS In most trials (N = 17; 71%), individuals at risk of suicide were excluded based on varying criteria. N = 7 studies used structured interviews and N = 5 studies used single items of self-report questionnaires for assessing suicidality. The nature and degree of support provided to individuals at risk of suicide varied and only one intervention comprised suicide-specific content. LIMITATIONS Most experts referred to research on interventions with some level of human support (e.g. written feedback) which might limit the representativeness of the results of the interviews for unguided interventions. CONCLUSIONS Suicidality is often treated more as an exclusion criterion rather than a treatable condition in research on IBIs for depression. This paper provides an overview of the current practice and gives recommendations for the design of future trials.
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- Lasse Sander
- Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Psychotherapy, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Institute of Psychology, Engelbergerstr. 41, D-79085 Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Psychotherapy, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Institute of Psychology, Engelbergerstr. 41, D-79085 Freiburg, Germany
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- Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, Melbourne, Australia; Centre for Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Australia; Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
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- Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, Melbourne, Australia; Centre for Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hauptstrasse 5, D-79104 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical, Neuro-, and Developmental Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Van der Boechorststraat 1, BT 1081, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Danish Research Institute for Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Hellerup, Denmark; The University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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Lindegaard T, Berg M, Andersson G. Efficacy of Internet-Delivered Psychodynamic Therapy: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Psychodyn Psychiatry 2020; 48:437-454. [PMID: 33779225 DOI: 10.1521/pdps.2020.48.4.437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Recent years have seen an increase of internet-delivered interventions based on psychodynamic treatment models. To test the efficacy of internet-delivered psychodynamic therapy (IPDT), we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Following literature searches, we identified seven studies meeting inclusion criteria. The total number of participants was 528 in the treatment group and 552 in the control conditions. We found small effects favoring IPDT compared to inactive control conditions for main outcomes (g = 0.44), depression (g = 0.46), anxiety (g = 0.20), and quality of life (g = 0.40). There was significant heterogeneity between studies for main outcomes and depression. Within-group effects ranged from Hedges's g = 0.32-0.99. The effects of IPDT were maintained or increased at follow-up. Study quality varied but was generally high. No indications of publication bias were found. In conclusion, IPDT is a promising treatment alternative, especially for depression, although the small number of studies limits the generalizability of the findings.
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- Tomas Lindegaard
- Clinical Psychology, Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Clinical Psychology, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Professor in Clinical Psychology, Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden, and Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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Zagorscak P, Bohn J, Heinrich M, Kampisiou C, Knaevelsrud C. Only on Invitation? How the Recruitment Strategy Determines Who Is Treated Online. VERHALTENSTHERAPIE 2019. [DOI: 10.1159/000503407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Zagorscak P, Bohn J, Heinrich M, Kampisiou C, Knaevelsrud C. Nur auf Einladung? Wie die Rekrutierungsstrategie beeinflusst, wer online behandelt wird. VERHALTENSTHERAPIE 2019. [DOI: 10.1159/000502018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Vom Sinn des Verfahrenskonzepts und der Verfahrensvielfalt – und warum das Baukasten-System in der Psychotherapie nicht funktioniert. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR PSYCHOSOMATISCHE MEDIZIN UND PSYCHOTHERAPIE 2019; 65:321-340. [PMID: 31328676 DOI: 10.13109/zptm.2019.65.4.oa1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Why the concept of distinct psychotherapeutic approaches is indispensable - and why the tool box concept of psychotherapy cannot work Background: In Germany, the official psychotherapy guidelines are oriented towards the model of distinct psychotherapeutic approaches. Within the German health care system this also applies to the training in psychotherapy. Some critics, however, are presently pleading in favour of abolishing the model of distinct psychotherapeutic approaches, which also implies to abolish the concept of the so called "Richtlinienverfahren" in Germany - approaches of psychotherapy which proved to be efficacious and whose costs are reimbursed by the insurance companies. Objective: The arguments put forward such as the heterogeneity of the approaches as well as the proposed alternatives, for example, an "integrative" model of both mental disorders and psychotherapeutic treatment are critically discussed. Results: Both the arguments and proposed alternatives are found to be not convincing, neither from a scientific nor from a psychotherapeutic perspective. From a scientific perspective, there is no evidence for efficacy of a "general" or "integrative" model of psychotherapy - which is in contrast to the Richtlinienverfahren for which evidence for efficacy exists. From a psychotherapeutic perspective psychotherapy cannot be taught, learnt and applied by use of tools or modules without a theoretical orientation. Conclusions: The concept of distinct psychotherapeutic approaches proves to be an in dispensable principal for orientation in psychotherapy, for both therapists and patients.
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Andersson G, Titov N, Dear BF, Rozental A, Carlbring P. Internet-delivered psychological treatments: from innovation to implementation. World Psychiatry 2019; 18:20-28. [PMID: 30600624 PMCID: PMC6313242 DOI: 10.1002/wps.20610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 295] [Impact Index Per Article: 59.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Internet interventions, and in particular Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT), have existed for at least 20 years. Here we review the treatment approach and the evidence base, arguing that ICBT can be viewed as a vehicle for innovation. ICBT has been developed and tested for several psychiatric and somatic conditions, and direct comparative studies suggest that therapist-guided ICBT is more effective than a waiting list for anxiety disorders and depression, and tends to be as effective as face-to-face CBT. Studies on the possible harmful effects of ICBT are also reviewed: a significant minority of people do experience negative effects, although rates of deterioration appear similar to those reported for face-to-face treatments and lower than for control conditions. We further review studies on change mechanisms and conclude that few, if any, consistent moderators and mediators of change have been identified. A recent trend to focus on knowledge acquisition is considered, and a discussion on the possibilities and hurdles of implementing ICBT is presented. The latter includes findings suggesting that attitudes toward ICBT may not be as positive as when using modern information technology as an adjunct to face-to-face therapy (i.e., blended treatment). Finally, we discuss future directions, including the role played by technology and machine learning, blended treatment, adaptation of treatment for minorities and non-Western settings, other therapeutic approaches than ICBT (including Internet-delivered psychodynamic and interpersonal psychotherapy as well as acceptance and commitment therapy), emerging regulations, and the importance of reporting failed trials.
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- Gerhard Andersson
- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Division of Psychiatry, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- MindSpot Clinic, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
- eCentreClinic, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- MindSpot Clinic, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
- eCentreClinic, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Division of Psychiatry, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Digitally delivered interventions aim to make psychological treatments more widely accessible and minimize clinician input. Although their clinical efficacy against wait-list, control conditions is well established, comparative outcome studies are a much better way to examine if psychotherapies are equally effective. Such reviews are still relatively lacking. The aim of this review was therefore to evaluate the effectiveness of digitally delivered psychological therapies over traditionally delivered (face-to-face) ones to alleviate symptoms in adults experiencing sub-threshold and clinical depression. Findings showed that digital interventions produced consistently clinically significant improvements in depressive symptoms. Moreover, the level of therapist contact or expertise did not affect much treatment effectiveness. Future research is pertinent to investigate further the influence of therapist input, the reasons for dropout, how to improve users' experience and therapeutic engagement and maintain improvements at post-treatment.
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Davies SR, Caldwell DM, Dawson S, Sampson SJ, Welton NJ, Wiles N, Kessler D, Miljanović M, Milunovic V, Peters T, Lewis G, Lopez-Lopez JA, Churchill R. Multimedia-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy versus face-to-face cognitive behavioural therapy for depression in adults. Hippokratia 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Sarah R Davies
- University of Bristol; Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Canynge Hall 39 Whatley Road Bristol UK BS8 2PS
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- University of Bristol; Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Canynge Hall 39 Whatley Road Bristol UK BS8 2PS
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- University of Bristol; Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Canynge Hall 39 Whatley Road Bristol UK BS8 2PS
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- University of Bristol; Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Canynge Hall 39 Whatley Road Bristol UK BS8 2PS
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- University of Bristol; Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Canynge Hall 39 Whatley Road Bristol UK BS8 2PS
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- University of Bristol; Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Canynge Hall 39 Whatley Road Bristol UK BS8 2PS
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- Agency for Quality and Accreditation in Health Care and Social Welfare; Zagreb Croatia
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- Clinical Hospital Merkur; Division of Hematology; Zagreb Croatia 10000
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- University of Bristol; Academic Unit of Primary Health Care, Department of Community Based Medicine; Cotham Hill Bristol UK BS6 6JL
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- UCL; UCL Division of Psychiatry; 67-73 Riding House St London UK W1W 7EJ
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- University of Bristol; Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Canynge Hall 39 Whatley Road Bristol UK BS8 2PS
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- University of York; Centre for Reviews and Dissemination; York UK Y010 5DD
- University of York; Cochrane Common Mental Disorders Group; York - None - UK Y010 5DD
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Weitz E, Kleiboer A, van Straten A, Cuijpers P. The effects of psychotherapy for depression on anxiety symptoms: a meta-analysis. Psychol Med 2018; 48:2140-2152. [PMID: 29361995 DOI: 10.1017/s0033291717003622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND More than half of patients who present with depressive disorders also have elevated comorbid anxiety symptoms. Given the high comorbidity between these disorders, it is important to understand the extent that psychotherapies for depression additionally ameliorate symptoms of anxiety. METHODS Systematic searches were conducted in PubMed, PSYCinfo, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Registry of Controlled Trials. Included studies were randomized controlled trials that compared psychotherapy compared with a control condition for the treatment of adults with a primary diagnosis or elevated symptoms of depression and that examined the effects of treatment on anxiety outcomes. Acute phase depression and anxiety (continuous measure) outcomes were extracted. Effect sizes were calculated by subtracting the average post-treatment scores of the psychotherapy group from the average post-treatment scores of the comparison group divided by the pooled standard deviation. RESULTS Fifty-two studies of varying quality met the inclusion criteria. Pooled effect sizes showed that anxiety outcomes were significantly lower in the psychotherapy conditions than in control conditions at post-treatment [g = 0.52; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.44-0.60; NNT (numbers-needed-to-treat) = 3.50]. Moderate heterogeneity was observed (I2 = 55%, 95% CI 40-66). Bivariate metaregression analysis revealed a significant association between depression and anxiety effect sizes at post-treatment Longer-term follow-ups of up to 14 months post-baseline showed indications for a small lasting effect of psychotherapy on anxiety outcomes (g = 0.27). CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis provides evidence that psychotherapy aimed at depression can also reduce anxiety symptoms in relation to control conditions.
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- Erica Weitz
- Department of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology,EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research,Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam,Van der Boechorststraat 1, 1081 BT Amsterdam,The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology,EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research,Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam,Van der Boechorststraat 1, 1081 BT Amsterdam,The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology,EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research,Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam,Van der Boechorststraat 1, 1081 BT Amsterdam,The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology,EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research,Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam,Van der Boechorststraat 1, 1081 BT Amsterdam,The Netherlands
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Reimagine: a randomized controlled trial of an online, symptom self-management curriculum among breast cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer 2018; 27:1775-1781. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-018-4431-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Karyotaki E, Ebert DD, Donkin L, Riper H, Twisk J, Burger S, Rozental A, Lange A, Williams AD, Zarski AC, Geraedts A, van Straten A, Kleiboer A, Meyer B, Ünlü Ince BB, Buntrock C, Lehr D, Snoek FJ, Andrews G, Andersson G, Choi I, Ruwaard J, Klein JP, Newby JM, Schröder J, Laferton JAC, Van Bastelaar K, Imamura K, Vernmark K, Boß L, Sheeber LB, Kivi M, Berking M, Titov N, Carlbring P, Johansson R, Kenter R, Perini S, Moritz S, Nobis S, Berger T, Kaldo V, Forsell Y, Lindefors N, Kraepelien M, Björkelund C, Kawakami N, Cuijpers P. Do guided internet-based interventions result in clinically relevant changes for patients with depression? An individual participant data meta-analysis. Clin Psychol Rev 2018; 63:80-92. [PMID: 29940401 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2018.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 187] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2018] [Revised: 06/06/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Little is known about clinically relevant changes in guided Internet-based interventions for depression. Moreover, methodological and power limitations preclude the identification of patients' groups that may benefit more from these interventions. This study aimed to investigate response rates, remission rates, and their moderators in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the effect of guided Internet-based interventions for adult depression to control groups using an individual patient data meta-analysis approach. Literature searches in PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO and Cochrane Library resulted in 13,384 abstracts from database inception to January 1, 2016. Twenty-four RCTs (4889 participants) comparing a guided Internet-based intervention with a control group contributed data to the analysis. Missing data were multiply imputed. To examine treatment outcome on response and remission, mixed-effects models with participants nested within studies were used. Response and remission rates were calculated using the Reliable Change Index. The intervention group obtained significantly higher response rates (OR = 2.49, 95% CI 2.17-2.85) and remission rates compared to controls (OR = 2.41, 95% CI 2.07-2.79). The moderator analysis indicated that older participants (OR = 1.01) and native-born participants (1.66) were more likely to respond to treatment compared to younger participants and ethnic minorities respectively. Age (OR = 1.01) and ethnicity (1.73) also moderated the effects of treatment on remission.Moreover, adults with more severe depressive symptoms at baseline were more likely to remit after receiving internet-based treatment (OR = 1.19). Guided Internet-based interventions lead to substantial positive treatment effects on treatment response and remission at post-treatment. Thus, such interventions may complement existing services for depression and potentially reduce the gap between the need and provision of evidence-based treatments.
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- Eirini Karyotaki
- Department of Clinical Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, VU, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- The Brain and Mind Research Institute, University of Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, VU, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, VU, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Institute of Child Health, University College London, United Kingdom; Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, VU, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, VU, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Research Department, Gaia AG, Hamburg, Germany; Department of Psychology, City, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Psychology, Leuphana University Lüneburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, VU Medical Center, Academic Medical Center, Public Health Research institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales at St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Psychiatry Section, Karolinska Institute for Disability Research, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, VU, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Luebeck University, Luebeck, Germany
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- Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales at St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia; The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge, United Kingdom; School of Psychology, the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; Institute for Sex Research and Forensic Psychiatry, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Mental Health, School of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyō-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linkoping University, Linkoping, Sweden
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- Institute of Psychology, Leuphana University Lüneburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- MindSpot Clinic and eCentreClinic, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, and Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Division of Psychiatry, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, VU, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Online Health Training, Innovation Incubator, Leuphana University Lüneburg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden; Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden
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- Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
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- Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
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- Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
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- Department of Primary Health Care, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Mental Health, School of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyō-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, VU, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Görges F, Oehler C, von Hirschhausen E, Hegerl U, Rummel-Kluge C. GET.HAPPY - Acceptance of an internet-based self-management positive psychology intervention for adult primary care patients with mild and moderate depression or dysthymia: A pilot study. Internet Interv 2018; 12:26-35. [PMID: 30135766 PMCID: PMC6096332 DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2018.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2017] [Revised: 02/26/2018] [Accepted: 03/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION A growing number of internet interventions have been shown to help in alleviating symptoms of depression. So far, only little research has focused on other methods than CBT. The present study aimed to investigate the level of satisfaction with a positive psychology online training among patients with mild and moderate depression or dysthymia. Secondary outcome measures included changes in symptom severity, health related quality of life, and negative effects. METHODS A total of 81 participants were allocated to the intervention. They were asked to complete online questionnaires and were called by one of the study psychologists at baseline, at post-treatment, and at follow-up (3 months after completion of the intervention). Shorter questionnaires were administered after each module. RESULTS Overall satisfaction was promising. While participants seemed to be very satisfied with many aspects of the program itself, they were slightly less satisfied with its impact on the problems they sought to solve. Overall, negative effects attributed to the program were small with one exception. At post-treatment, 22.6% of the participants felt that they or their problems were not taken seriously by the program. Symptom severity decreased over time with mild to moderate effect sizes. There was a moderate increase in satisfaction with mental health at both post-treatment and follow-up. CONCLUSIONS The online program investigated here may be a useful resource-oriented addition to the standard treatment of depression.
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- Frauke Görges
- Depression Research Centre, German Depression Foundation, Semmelweisstr. 10, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Depression Research Centre, German Depression Foundation, Semmelweisstr. 10, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Depression Research Centre, German Depression Foundation, Semmelweisstr. 10, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Leipzig University, Semmelweisstr. 10, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Depression Research Centre, German Depression Foundation, Semmelweisstr. 10, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Leipzig University, Semmelweisstr. 10, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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BACKGROUND In psychotherapy research unified, transdiagnostic and modular treatments have emerged. This is true for both cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy. Recently, two unified psychodynamic protocols were presented, one for anxiety disorders, another for depressive disorders. Integrating the treatment principles for these two highly prevalent disorder groups into one protocol for "emotional disorders" may be useful for both clinical practice and training in psychotherapy. METHODS After updating the evidence for psychodynamic therapy in anxiety and depressive disorders in terms of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) by a systematic search, the treatment elements applied in those RCTs providing evidence for the efficacy of psychodynamic therapy in depressive or anxiety disorders were reviewed and compared. RESULTS Twenty-seven RCTs for anxiety or depressive disorders were identified. A review revealed a high overlap between the principles used for the psychodynamic treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders, reflecting the transdiagnostic nature of psychodynamic therapy. The overlap suggested to integrate the identified treatment principles into one unified psychodynamic protocol for "emotional disorders" (UPP-EMO). As a result, seven treatment principles or modules were distilled which can be flexibly applied depending on the patient´s symptoms and needs. In addition, a separate module addresses diagnostic assessment. Across modules, a focus on resources has been included. LIMITATIONS Despite being based on RCTs, UPP-EMO has not yet been examined in an RCT - which is planned as a next step. CONCLUSIONS As psychodynamic therapy is transdiagnostic in origin focusing on core underlying processes of mental disorders, acceptability of UPP-EMO among psychodynamic psychotherapists is likely to be high.
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- Falk Leichsenring
- Clinic of Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Germany.
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- Clinic of Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Germany; MSB Medical School Berlin, Department of Psychology, Germany
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Mehrotra S, Sudhir P, Rao G, Thirthalli J, Srikanth TK. Development and Pilot Testing of an Internet-Based Self-Help Intervention for Depression for Indian Users. Behav Sci (Basel) 2018; 8:bs8040036. [PMID: 29565278 PMCID: PMC5946095 DOI: 10.3390/bs8040036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2018] [Revised: 02/25/2018] [Accepted: 03/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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There is a dearth of published research on uptake and utility of mental health apps in India, despite a rising global trend in the application of technology in the field of mental health. We describe the development and pilot testing of a self-help intervention for depression, PUSH-D (Practice and Use Self-Help for Depression) for urban Indians. This guided self-help app, with essential and optional zone sections, was developed to provide a comprehensive coverage of therapeutic strategies drawn from cognitive behavior therapy, interpersonal therapy, supportive psychotherapy, and positive psychology. Pilot testing was carried out using a single group pre-, post- and follow-up design in 78 eligible participants. Participants were typically young adults with major depression or dysthymia and significant impairment in functioning. Almost two-thirds of the participants had never sought professional mental health help. Significant reductions in depression and improvement in the functioning and well-being were notedon standardized measures in participants completing all 10 essential zone sections. These gains were maintained at follow-up. The results were similar for partial completers, who completed fiveout of the 10 essential sections. PUSH-D is one of the first indigenously developed self-help apps for depression and it shows promise in reducing the treatment gap for depression in India.
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- Seema Mehrotra
- Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 560029, India.
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 560029, India.
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- Department of Epidemiology, Center for Public health, NIMHANS, Bangalore 560029, India.
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- E-health Research Center, IIIT, Bangalore 560100, India.
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Carlbring P, Andersson G, Cuijpers P, Riper H, Hedman-Lagerlöf E. Internet-based vs. face-to-face cognitive behavior therapy for psychiatric and somatic disorders: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Cogn Behav Ther 2017; 47:1-18. [PMID: 29215315 DOI: 10.1080/16506073.2017.1401115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 628] [Impact Index Per Article: 89.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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During the last two decades, Internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy (ICBT) has been tested in hundreds of randomized controlled trials, often with promising results. However, the control groups were often waitlisted, care-as-usual or attention control. Hence, little is known about the relative efficacy of ICBT as compared to face-to-face cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). In the present systematic review and meta-analysis, which included 1418 participants, guided ICBT for psychiatric and somatic conditions were directly compared to face-to-face CBT within the same trial. Out of the 2078 articles screened, a total of 20 studies met all inclusion criteria. Results showed a pooled effect size at post-treatment of Hedges g = .05 (95% CI, -.09 to .20), indicating that ICBT and face-to-face treatment produced equivalent overall effects. Study quality did not affect outcomes. While the overall results indicate equivalence, there have been few studies of the individual psychiatric and somatic conditions so far, and for the majority, guided ICBT has not been compared against face-to-face treatment. Thus, more research, preferably with larger sample sizes, is needed to establish the general equivalence of the two treatment formats.
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- Per Carlbring
- a Department of Psychology , Stockholm University , Stockholm , Sweden
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- b Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning , Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Linköping University , Linköping , Sweden.,c Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Division of Psychiatry , Karolinska Institutet , Stockholm , Sweden
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- d Department of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology, Section of Clinical Psychology , Vrije Universiteit , Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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- d Department of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology, Section of Clinical Psychology , Vrije Universiteit , Amsterdam , The Netherlands.,e VU University Medical Centre/GGZ inGeest , Amsterdam , The Netherlands.,f Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute , Amsterdam , The Netherlands.,g Faculty of Health Science, Telepsychiatric Unit , University of Southern Denmark, University Hospital , Odense , Denmark
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- h Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and Division of Psychology , Karolinska Institutet , Stockholm , Sweden
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Josephine K, Josefine L, Philipp D, David E, Harald B. Internet- and mobile-based depression interventions for people with diagnosed depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Affect Disord 2017; 223:28-40. [PMID: 28715726 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2017.07.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 220] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2017] [Revised: 07/05/2017] [Accepted: 07/08/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND To summarize and critically evaluate the effectiveness of internet- and mobile-based interventions (IMIs) for depression in adults with a diagnosed depression. METHODS Preregistered systematic review of RCTs investigating internet- and mobile-based interventions (IMIs) targeting adults with diagnosed depression. IMIs had to be compared with waitlist, attention placebo, other IMIs or other (face-to-face) therapies. A comprehensive search of primary studies was conducted. Study selection and data extraction was done by two independent researchers. Primary outcome was symptom severity of depression. Furthermore, treatment response, depression remission, treatment adherence, anxiety and quality of life were investigated. Random-effects meta-analyses were conducted where possible, as well as pre-planned subgroup and sensitivity analyses. RESULTS Database search resulted in 4858 references, of which 19 studies were eligible for inclusion and provided data on 29 IMIs. IMIs showed beneficial effects on depression severity when compared to waitlist conditions at the end of treatment (pooled standardized mean difference (SMD) g = -0.90, 95% CI -1.07 to -0.73, n = 10). The comparison between different IMIs did not result in any superiority or inferiority. All IMIs reduced depression symptoms from pre- to post-treatment (within group SMD range -2.24; -0.64, n = 29) and from pre-treatment to follow-up assessments (SMD range -3.07; -0.93, n = 27). CONCLUSION IMIs significantly reduce depression symptoms in adults with diagnosed depression at the end of treatment and at follow-up assessments when compared to waitlist conditions. These findings argue for IMIs to be recommended in depression treatment guidelines.
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- Königbauer Josephine
- University of Ulm, Institute of Psychology and Education, Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Germany
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- University of Ulm, Institute of Psychology and Education, Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Germany
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- TU Dortmund University, Faculty of Statistics, Chair of Statistical Methods in Social Sciences, Germany
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- Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Germany
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- University of Ulm, Institute of Psychology and Education, Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Germany.
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Internet-assisted cognitive-behavioral therapy (ICBT) is a way to deliver cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that has been found to generate similar effects as face-to-face CBT in some studies. Results have been replicated by different research groups. This article presents the treatment format and reviews evidence for mood and anxiety disorders. Future developments are discussed, including the lack of theories specific for the treatment format and ways to handle comorbidity. Although some programs have been implemented there is a need for further studies in clinical settings. Overall, clinician-assisted ICBT is becoming one of the most evidence-based forms of psychological treatment.
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- Gerhard Andersson
- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Campus Valla, SE-581 83, Linköping SE-581 83, Sweden; Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm SE-106 91, Sweden
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Schröder J, Berger T, Westermann S, Klein JP, Moritz S. Internet interventions for depression: new developments. DIALOGUES IN CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE 2017. [PMID: 27489460 PMCID: PMC4969707 DOI: 10.31887/dcns.2016.18.2/jschroeder] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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A wide range of Internet interventions, mostly grounded in methods of cognitive behavioral therapy, have been developed and tested for several mental disorders. The evidence to date shows that these interventions are effective in reducing symptoms of depression. Metaanalyses report small-to-medium effect sizes when Internet interventions are delivered as stand-alone self-help interventions (d=0.25-0.36), and medium-to-large effect sizes when delivered as therapist-guided interventions (d=0.58-0.78), both compared with usual care. Only a minority of people suffering from depression receive adequate treatment, and Internet interventions might help bridge the large treatment gap. This review summarizes the current body of evidence and highlights pros and cons of Internet interventions. It also outlines how they could be implemented in mental health care systems and points out unresolved questions, as well as future directions, in this research field.
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- Johanna Schröder
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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Zhao D, Lustria MLA, Hendrickse J. Systematic review of the information and communication technology features of web- and mobile-based psychoeducational interventions for depression. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2017; 100:1049-1072. [PMID: 28126383 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2017.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2016] [Revised: 12/10/2016] [Accepted: 01/07/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the information and communication technology (ICT) features of psychoeducational interventions for depression delivered via the Internet or via mobile technology. METHODS Web- and mobile-based psychoeducational intervention studies published from 2004 to 2014 were selected and reviewed by two independent coders. RESULTS A total of 55 unique studies satisfied the selection criteria. The review revealed a diverse range of ICTs used to support the psychoeducational programs. Most interventions used websites as their main mode of delivery and reported greater use of communication tools compared to effective approaches like tailoring or interactive technologies games, videos, and self-monitoring tools. Many of the studies relied on medium levels of clinician involvement and only a few were entirely self-guided. CONCLUSION Programs that reported higher levels of clinician involvement also reported using more communication tools, and reported greater compliance to treatment. Future experimental studies may help unpack the effects of technology features and reveal new ways to automate aspects of clinician input. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS There is a need to further examine ways ICTs can be optimized to reduce the burden on clinicians whilst enhancing the delivery of proven effective therapeutic approaches.
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- Danyang Zhao
- School of Communication, Florida State University, Tallahassee, USA.
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- School of Communication, Florida State University, Tallahassee, USA.
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Wahle F, Bollhalder L, Kowatsch T, Fleisch E. Toward the Design of Evidence-Based Mental Health Information Systems for People With Depression: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis. J Med Internet Res 2017; 19:e191. [PMID: 28566267 PMCID: PMC5471345 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.7381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2017] [Revised: 03/10/2017] [Accepted: 04/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Existing research postulates a variety of components that show an impact on utilization of technology-mediated mental health information systems (MHIS) and treatment outcome. Although researchers assessed the effect of isolated design elements on the results of Web-based interventions and the associations between symptom reduction and use of components across computer and mobile phone platforms, there remains uncertainty with regard to which components of technology-mediated interventions for mental health exert the greatest therapeutic gain. Until now, no studies have presented results on the therapeutic benefit associated with specific service components of technology-mediated MHIS for depression. OBJECTIVE This systematic review aims at identifying components of technology-mediated MHIS for patients with depression. Consequently, all randomized controlled trials comparing technology-mediated treatments for depression to either waiting-list control, treatment as usual, or any other form of treatment for depression were reviewed. Updating prior reviews, this study aims to (1) assess the effectiveness of technology-supported interventions for the treatment of depression and (2) add to the debate on what components in technology-mediated MHIS for the treatment of depression should be standard of care. METHODS Systematic searches in MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Library were conducted. Effect sizes for each comparison between a technology-enabled intervention and a control condition were computed using the standard mean difference (SMD). Chi-square tests were used to test for heterogeneity. Using subgroup analysis, potential sources of heterogeneity were analyzed. Publication bias was examined using visual inspection of funnel plots and Begg's test. Qualitative data analysis was also used. In an explorative approach, a list of relevant components was extracted from the body of literature by consensus between two researchers. RESULTS Of 6387 studies initially identified, 45 met all inclusion criteria. Programs analyzed showed a significant trend toward reduced depressive symptoms (SMD -0.58, 95% CI -0.71 to -0.45, P<.001). Heterogeneity was large (I2≥76). A total of 15 components were identified. CONCLUSIONS Technology-mediated MHIS for the treatment of depression has a consistent positive overall effect compared to controls. A total of 15 components have been identified. Further studies are needed to quantify the impact of individual components on treatment effects and to identify further components that are relevant for the design of future technology-mediated interventions for the treatment of depression and other mental disorders.
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Affiliation(s)
- Fabian Wahle
- Center for Digital Health Interventions, Department of Management, Technology and Economics, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Technology Management, University of St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Center for Digital Health Interventions, Institute of Technology Management, University of St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Institute of Technology Management, University of St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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Zwerenz R, Becker J, Gerzymisch K, Siepmann M, Holme M, Kiwus U, Spörl-Dönch S, Beutel ME. Evaluation of a transdiagnostic psychodynamic online intervention to support return to work: A randomized controlled trial. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0176513. [PMID: 28481893 PMCID: PMC5421767 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0176513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2016] [Accepted: 04/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objectives Given their flexibility, online interventions may be useful as an outpatient treatment option to support vocational reintegration after inpatient rehabilitation. To that purpose we devised a transdiagnostic psychodynamic online intervention to facilitate return to work, focusing on interpersonal conflicts at the workplace often responsible for work-related stress. Research design and methods In a randomized controlled trial, we included employed patients from cardiologic, psychosomatic and orthopedic rehabilitation with work-related stress or need for support at intake to inpatient rehabilitation after they had given written consent to take part in the study. Following discharge, maladaptive interpersonal interactions at the workplace were identified via weekly blogs and processed by written therapeutic comments over 12 weeks in the intervention group (IG). The control group (CG) received an augmented treatment as usual condition. The main outcome, subjective prognosis of gainful employment (SPE), and secondary outcomes (psychological complaints) were assessed by means of online questionnaires before, at the end of aftercare (3 months) and at follow-up (12 months). We used ITT analyses controlling for baseline scores and medical group. Results N = 319 patients were enrolled into IG and N = 345 into CG. 77% of the IG logged in to the webpage (CG 74%) and 65% of the IG wrote blogs. Compared to the CG, the IG reported a significantly more positive SPE at follow-up. Measures of depression, anxiety and psychosocial stressors decreased from baseline to follow-up, whereas the corresponding scores increased in the CG. Correspondingly, somatization and psychological quality of life improved in the IG. Conclusions Psychodynamic online aftercare was effective to enhance subjective prognosis of future employment and improved psychological complaints across a variety of chronic physical and psychological conditions, albeit with small effect sizes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rüdiger Zwerenz
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- University Medical Center of the Carl Gustav Carus Technical University, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Dresden, Germany
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- German Statutory Pension Insurance Rehabilitation Center for Orthopedic Diseases, Clinic Weser, Bad Pyrmont, Germany
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- German Statutory Pension Insurance Rehabilitation Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Clinic Wetterau, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Clinic for Prevention and Rehabilitation of Cardiovascular Diseases 'Haus Franken' GmbH, Bad Neustadt/ Saale, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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