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Internet-based self-help using automatic messages and support on demand for generalized anxiety disorder : an open pilot study
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- Dahlin, Mats, 1975- (author)
- Linköpings universitet,Psykologi,Filosofiska fakulteten,Psykologpartners, Private Practice, Linköping, Sweden
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- Carlbring, Per (author)
- Stockholms universitet,Klinisk psykologi,Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Håkansson, Andreas (author)
- Department of Psychology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Andersson, Gerhard, Fil dr, Med dr, 1966- (author)
- Linköpings universitet,Psykologi,Filosofiska fakulteten,Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Taylor & Francis, 2020
- 2020
- English.
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In: Digital Psychiatry. - : Taylor & Francis. - 2575-517X. ; 3:1, s. 12-19
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- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a disabling and often chronic condition. Internet-based treatments for GAD have been shown to be effective, but many studies include weekly contact with a therapist with the aim to increase adherence and clinical outcomes. The current study evaluated a less therapist-intensive alternative: support on demand and automatic messages. Thirty-three participants with GAD went through a self-help program targeting excessive worry. Treatment lasted 9 weeks and consisted of seven modules. Participants received short messages with reminders and encouragement. Therapist support was given when asked for. The intervention led to significant and large within-group effects on the primary outcome, Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ; Cohen’s d = 1.17), as well as on secondary outcomes such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire-IV (GAD-Q-IV; Cohen’s d = 2.71) and Patient Health Questionaire-9 (PHQ-9; Cohen’s d = 1.05). The exception was a small effect on quality of life (d = −0.34). Twenty-four (74.9%) were satisfied with the treatment and one dropped out. Therapist support was used by 65.6%. Limitations include lack of control condition and a small sample. While preliminary, the findings suggest that self-guided internet interventions can work and be acceptable when automated messages and support on demand is provided.
Subject headings
- SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP -- Psykologi (hsv//swe)
- SOCIAL SCIENCES -- Psychology (hsv//eng)
- SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP -- Psykologi -- Tillämpad psykologi (hsv//swe)
- SOCIAL SCIENCES -- Psychology -- Applied Psychology (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- Internet
- treatment
- generalized anxiety disorder
- acceptance
- mindfulness
- Psychology
- psykologi
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- ref (subject category)
- art (subject category)
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