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Effects of a single session low-threshold digital intervention for procrastination behaviors among university students (Focus): Findings from a randomized controlled trial Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Katarina Åsberg, Marie Löf, Marcus Bendtsen
Procrastination behaviors are common among university students, and have been found to be associated with stress, symptoms of depression, anxiety, and poorer academic performance. There is a need for interventions that can reach students at scale, and therefore this study aimed to estimate the effects of a single session low-threshold digital intervention (Focus) for procrastination behaviors among
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Efficacy of a web-based psychoeducational intervention, Fex-can sex, for young adult childhood cancer survivors with sexual dysfunction: A randomized controlled trial Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-04-07 Kristina Fagerkvist, Kirsi Jahnukainen, Lisa Ljungman, Claudia Lampic, Lena Wettergren
No web-based interventions addressing sexual problems are available for young adult survivors of childhood cancer. This study aimed to test the efficacy of a web-based psychoeducational intervention, Fex-Can Sex, to alleviate sexual problems in young adults treated for cancer during childhood. This randomized controlled trial tested the effects of a 12-week, self-help, web-based intervention. Young
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Effectiveness of internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders within routine clinical care in rural Sweden Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-04-06 Sarah Vigerland, Sandra Fredlander, Kristina Aspvall, Maral Jolstedt, Fabian Lenhard, David Mataix-Cols, Brjánn Ljótsson, Eva Serlachius
Few studies have evaluated the implementation of ICBT in regular child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). This study aimed to explore the acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of ICBT for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) within a rural CAMHS. The study also explored outcome predictors and long-term outcomes.
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Exploring individual's public trust in the NHS Test and Trace System – A pragmatic reflexive thematic analysis Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 C.M. Babbage, H. Wagner, L. Dowthwaite, V. Portillo, E. Perez, J. Fischer
Digital contact tracing uses automated systems and location technology embedded on smartphone software for efficient identification of individuals exposed to COVID-19. Such systems are only effective with high compliance, yet compliance is mediated by public trust in the system. This work explored the perception of individual's trust and expectation of the broader Test and Trace system in the United
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Evaluation of effectiveness and acceptability of a psychological treatment for smoking cessation combined with a smartphone App: A pilot study Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 María Barroso-Hurtado, Ana López-Durán, Carmela Martínez-Vispo, Daniel Suárez-Castro, Elisardo Becoña
Despite the increasing number of mobile-based interventions to quit smoking over the last years, few studies have investigated the efficacy of smoking cessation interventions blended with smartphone Apps. The present pilot study aims to examine the preliminary effectiveness and acceptability of a cognitive-behavioral treatment combined with a smartphone App, compared to the same psychological treatment
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Efficacy of the my health too online cognitive behavioral therapy program for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A randomized controlled trial Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Amaury C. Mengin, Nathalie Nourry, François Severac, Fabrice Berna, Doha Bemmouna, Mădălina Elena Costache, Aurélie Fritsch, Isabelle Frey, Fabienne Ligier, Nadia Engel, Philippe Greth, Anastasia Khan, Jean-Christophe Chauvet-Gelinier, Guillaume Chabridon, Emmanuel Haffen, Magali Nicolier, Anna Zinetti-Bertschy, Pierre Vidailhet, Luisa Weiner
Healthcare workers' mental health has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need for mental health interventions in this population. Online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is efficient to reduce stress and may reach numerous professionals. We developed “MyHealthToo”, an online CBT program to help reduce stress among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of our
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Hearing impaired persons' experiences with the online Swedish Individualized Active Communication Education (I-ACE) program: A feasibility study Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Louise Werther, Elisabet Thorén, Jonas Brännström, Gerhard Andersson, Marie Öberg
Even with optimally fitted hearing aids, many individuals with hearing impairment struggle to hear in situations with difficult listening conditions. Active Communication Education (ACE) is an interactive group rehabilitation program aimed at helping people with hearing loss communicate more effectively using communication strategies to better cope with everyday life. To increase accessibility and
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The conceptualisation and measurement of engagement in digital health Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Madison Milne-Ives, Sophie Homer, Jackie Andrade, Edward Meinert
Digital tools are an increasingly important component of healthcare, but their potential impact is commonly limited by a lack of user engagement. Digital health evaluations of engagement are often restricted to system usage metrics, which cannot capture a full understanding of how and why users engage with an intervention. This study aimed to examine how theory-based, multifaceted measures of engagement
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Improving mental health by improving the mental health literacy? Study protocol for a randomised controlled evaluation of an e-mental health application as a preventive intervention for adolescents and young adults Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Olivia Krokos, Isabel Brandhorst, Lennart Seizer, Caterina Gawrilow, Johanna Löchner
From the age of 14, many adolescents enter a vulnerable developmental phase, with a sharp increase in mental illness at 16. The COVID19 pandemic has further exacerbated this issue. Hence, universal and easily accessible prevention in the young is needed. -mental health interventions are on the rise due to numerous benefits such as potential low-costs, low-threshold and high scalability. However, effectiveness
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How people with persistent pain experience in-person physiotherapy blended with biopsychosocial digital health - A qualitative study on participants' experiences with Back2Action Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 E.Y. Poolman, L. Vorstermans, M.H. Donker, L. Bijker, M.W. Coppieters, P. Cuijpers, G.G.M. Scholten-Peeters, L.M. de Wit
A blended intervention consisting of in-person physiotherapy and psychologically-informed digital health, called Back2Action, was developed to optimise the management of people with persistent spinal pain who also have psychosocial risk factors associated with the development or maintenance of persistent pain. This study aimed to gain insights in how participants experienced this blended intervention
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Development and usability testing of a technology-based intervention for promoting physical activity among post-treatment cancer survivors (WExercise) using the multi-process action control framework Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Denise Shuk Ting Cheung, Tiffany Wan Han Kwok, Sam Liu, Ryan E. Rhodes, Chi-Leung Chiang, Chia-Chin Lin
To promote physical activity in post-treatment cancer survivors, a mobile application WExercise was developed using the Multi-Process Action Control Framework. It contains 10 weekly online lesson to facilitate reflective, regulatory, and reflexive processes to help participants to form and sustain physical activity behavior. To test the usability and acceptability of WExercise in post-treatment cancer
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Treating comorbid insomnia in patients enrolled in therapist-assisted transdiagnostic internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for anxiety and depression: A randomized controlled trial Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 M. Edmonds, V. Peynenburg, V. Kaldo, S. Jernelöv, N. Titov, B.F. Dear, H.D. Hadjistavropoulos
Transdiagnostic Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) for patients experiencing anxiety and depression can produce large improvements in symptoms. Comorbid insomnia is common among individuals seeking treatment for anxiety and depression, yet transdiagnostic ICBT rarely targets insomnia and many ICBT patients report that symptoms of insomnia remain after treatment. This trial explored
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Patient-reported preferences in eHealth-based cardiac rehabilitation: A qualitative investigation of behavior change techniques, barriers and facilitators Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Emma R. Douma, Svenja Wirtz, Manuela Sestayo Fernandez, Hendrik Schäfer, Jos W.M.G. Widdershoven, Mirela Habibović, Carlos Peña Gil, Jos A. Bosch, Boris Schmitz, Willem J. Kop
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) reduces recurrent cardiac events and mortality in patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Innovative eHealth methods can facilitate CR uptake and effectiveness by addressing barriers associated with clinic-based rehabilitation. Tailoring eHealth-based CR to patient preferences is needed to further enhance CR. To identify preferred behavior change techniques (BCTs) as
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An introduction to the ISRII conference, Limerick, Ireland, June 2–5, 2024 Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Nick Titov
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Efficacy of a smartphone-based Cognitive Bias Modification program for emotion regulation: A randomized-controlled crossover trial Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Fanny Alexandra Dietel, Raphael Rupprecht, Alexander Mohamed Seriyo, Malte Post, Bastian Sudhoff, Jacqueline Reichart, Matthias Berking, Ulrike Buhlmann
Previous research has identified maladaptive emotion regulation as a key factor in psychopathology. Thus, addressing emotion regulation via scalable, low-threshold digital interventions – such as smartphone-based Cognitive Bias Modification (CBM) – holds important therapeutic potential. Using a randomized-controlled crossover trial, we tested the efficacy of an integrated CBM module within the Affect
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Human cues in eHealth to promote lifestyle change: An experimental field study to examine adherence to self-help interventions Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Talia R. Cohen Rodrigues, David R. de Buisonjé, Thomas Reijnders, Prabhakaran Santhanam, Tobias Kowatsch, Linda D. Breeman, Veronica R. Janssen, Roderik A. Kraaijenhagen, Douwe E. Atsma, Andrea W.M. Evers
eHealth lifestyle interventions without human support (self-help interventions) are generally less effective, as they suffer from lower adherence levels. To solve this, we investigated whether (1) using a text-based conversational agent (TCA) and applying human cues contribute to a working alliance with the TCA, and whether (2) adding human cues and establishing a positive working alliance increase
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Long-term effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of guided internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder: 24-month follow-up Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Kazuki Matsumoto, Sayo Hamatani, Eiji Shimizu
This study investigated the long-term effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of guided internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Twenty-five patients with OCD who had undergone guided ICBT in a randomized controlled trial or a single-arm trial were followed up for 6, 12, and 24 months. Missing data were imputed using the mice package in R, and a one-way
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TONI - One for all? Participatory development of a transtheoretic and transdiagnostic online intervention for blended care Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 S. Behr, F. Fenski, J. Boettcher, C. Knaevelsrud, L. Hammelrath, G. Kovacs, W. Schirmer, H. Petrick, P. Becker, C. Schaeuffele
Internet-based interventions offer a way to meet the high demand for psychological support. However, this setting also has disadvantages, such as the lack of personal contact and the limited ability to respond to crises. Blended care combines Internet-based interventions with face-to-face psychotherapy and merges the benefits of both settings. To ensure the uptake of blended care in routine care, Internet-based
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Understanding university students' attitudes and preferences for internet-based mental health interventions Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Ömer Özer, Burak Köksal, Ahmet Altinok
Internet-based interventions are recognised as a practical approach to address mental health issues. The acceptance and utilisation of such interventions are closely linked to user attitudes and preferences. This study aims to examine the predictors of university students' attitudes towards internet-based interventions. Additionally, it seeks to elucidate students' preferences regarding crucial features
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Feasibility and utility of mobile health interventions for depression and anxiety in rural populations: A scoping review Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Michael J. McCarthy, Alexandra Wicker, Juliette Roddy, Mark Remiker, Indrakshi Roy, Megan McCoy, Eric S. Cerino, Julie Baldwin
Despite the potential of mobile health (mHealth) to address high rates of depression and anxiety in underserved rural communities, most mHealth interventions do not explicitly consider the realities of rural life. The aim of this scoping review is to identify and examine the available literature on mHealth interventions that consider the needs of rural populations in order to gauge their feasibility
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User-centered development of an internet-based CBT intervention for the treatment of loneliness in older individuals Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Christine Dworschak, Eva Heim, Nadine Kuhn, Jessica Schwager, Alicia Tröster, Andreas Maercker
Loneliness is a widespread phenomenon associated with a number of negative health outcomes. Older individuals may constitute one important target group with a need for effective interventions. However, despite evidence showing that addressing maladaptive social cognition (e.g., via cognitive behavioral therapy [CBT]) is the most effective intervention strategy for reducing loneliness, most existing
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Development and evaluation of an internet- and mobile-based intervention for individualized return to work planning after inpatient rehabilitation - Study protocol for a randomized-controlled-trial Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Adina Kreis, Anna Gomes, Angeliki Tsiouris, Manfred E. Beutel, Christian Ruckes, Ingo Dahn, Annika Schiller, Guido Loy, Hiltrud Zajac, Gregor Kosmuetzky, Patrick Ziser, Eckard Sträßner, Vera Schneider, Thomas Wilde, Martin Leber, Hannah Schäfer, Rebecca Kilian, Rüdiger Zwerenz
Following discharge, it is crucial for patients to transfer intentions and action plans from inpatient rehabilitation into everyday life. This ensures their reintegration into social and working life and prevents economic costs due to sick leave or reduced earning capacity pension. However, most of the established aftercare programs do not specifically address occupational problems or challenges during
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Evaluation of an online-based self-help program for patients with generalized anxiety disorder - A randomized controlled trial Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 J. Rubel, T. Väth, S. Hanraths, L. Pruessner, C. Timm, S. Hartmann, S. Barnow, C. Lalk
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an online self-help intervention for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Our primary outcomes were generalized anxiety symptoms, measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder – 7 (GAD-7; Spitzer et al., 2006), and wellbeing based on the World Health Organization Wellbeing Index - 5 (WHO-5; Topp et al., 2015). Methods A total of 156 German-speaking
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Examining how organizational leaders perceive internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for public safety personnel using the RE-AIM implementation framework Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Janine D. Beahm, Hugh C. McCall, R. Nicholas Carleton, Nicholas Jones, Heather D. Hadjistavropoulos
Background Within Canada, internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) has recently been tailored by PSPNET to meet the needs of public safety personnel (PSP) to help address high rates of mental health problems within this population. Perceptions and outcomes of ICBT among PSP are promising, but it remains unknown how PSPNET is perceived by PSP organizational leaders. It is important to
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Effects on voice hearing distress and social functioning of unguided application of a smartphone app — A randomized controlled trial Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Alyssa Jongeneel, Philippe Delespaul, Nynke Tromp, Dorien Scheffers, Berber van der Vleugel, Paul de Bont, Martijn Kikkert, Carlos F. Croes, Anton B.P. Staring, Heleen Riper, Mark van der Gaag, David van den Berg
Background Temstem is a smartphone app developed with and for clinical voice hearing individuals with the aim to reduce their voice hearing distress and improve social functioning. Methods A randomized controlled trial with adult outpatients suffering from distressing and frequent auditory verbal hallucinations (AVH) was conducted. Participants were randomized to unguided ‘Temstem+AVH monitoring’ or
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A blended intervention for adjustment disorder: Study protocol for a feasibility trial Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Sara Fernández-Buendía, Pim Cuijpers, Jorge Grimaldos, Amanda Díaz-García, María Palau-Batet, Soledad Quero
Introduction Adjustment disorder (AjD) is a maladaptive response to one or more psychosocial stressors. In many cases, the symptomatology of this disorder disappears once the stressor or its consequences are no longer present. However, in some cases, if left untreated, the symptoms may worsen and develop into a more severe mental disorder. In this regard, different authors propose that a low-intensity
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What to do when the unwanted happens? Negative event management in studies on internet- and mobile-based interventions for youths and adults with two case reports Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Christina Schulte, Theresa Sextl-Plötz, Harald Baumeister, Ingrid Titzler, Lasse B. Sander, Cedric Sachser, Lena Steubl, Anna-Carlotta Zarski
Background Despite severely burdened individuals, often being excluded from research studies on internet- and mobile-based interventions (IMIs), negative events (NEs) including suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) can still occur during a trial. NEs require monitoring and adequate safety measures. However, study protocols frequently lack comprehensive descriptions of procedures for managing NEs.
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Characterizing perceived usability and its correlation with smoking cessation: An analysis of user assessments of the smoking cessation app quitSTART Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Ziyan Chen, Leeann N. Siegel, Yvonne M. Prutzman, Kara P. Wiseman
Background As smartphone ownership has become common in all demographic groups in the United States, smartphone applications (apps) for smoking cessation have grown in popularity due to their potential for supporting the diverse populations in the United States who are attempting to quit smoking. Usability is commonly assessed in mobile health (mHealth) technology as an important aspect of the user
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The self-help app My Grief: Bereaved parents' experiences of helpfulness, satisfaction and usability Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Rakel Eklund, Maarten C. Eisma, Paul A. Boelen, Filip K. Arnberg, Josefin Sveen
Mobile health (mHealth) apps have been shown to be useful to monitor and reduce mental health problems across a variety of stress-related and affective disorders, yet research on the value of apps for prolonged grief is scarce. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to elucidate bereaved parents' experiences of using the self-help app My Grief with a focus on helpfulness, satisfaction, and usability
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A pilot study of the perceptions and acceptability of guidance using artificial intelligence in internet cognitive behaviour therapy for perfectionism in young people Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Sarah J. Egan, Catherine Johnson, Tracey D. Wade, Per Carlbring, Shravan Raghav, Roz Shafran
Perfectionism is a transdiagnostic process associated with a range of psychological disorders. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Perfectionism (CBT-P) has been demonstrated as efficacious across guided and unguided internet delivered interventions in reducing perfectionism and psychopathology. The aim of this pilot study was to understand perceptions and acceptability of an artificial intelligence supplemented
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Virtual reality roleplays for patients with depression: A user experience evaluation Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Steffen Holsteg, Johanna M. Askeridis, Jarek Krajewski, Philip Mildner, Sebastian Freitag, Tobias Müller, Sebastian Schnieder, Annika Gieselmann, André Karger
Background Virtual reality (VR) has been used successfully and effectively in psychotherapy for a variety of disorders. In the field of depression, there are only a few VR interventions and approaches. Although simple social interactions have been successfully modeled in VR for several mental disorders, there has been no transfer to the field of depression therapy. VR may be employed for psychodynamic
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Acceptability and effectiveness study of therapist-assisted internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for agriculture producers Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 C.D. Beck, V. Peynenburg, T. Patterson, N. Titov, B.F. Dear, H.D. Hadjistavropoulos
Agriculture producers are less likely to seek or to receive mental health services compared to the general population. Additional research is needed to identify effective and accessible mental health interventions for this underserved population. This study used a mixed-methods approach and open trial design to examine the acceptability and effectiveness of therapist-assisted internet-delivered cognitive
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Characteristics and engagement among English-language online forums for addiction recovery available in the US Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Jason B. Colditz, Lily H. Hsiao, Brandon G. Bergman, David W. Best, Eric G. Hulsey, Jaime E. Sidani, Bruce L. Rollman, Kevin L. Kraemer
In developing public resources for the Networks Enhancing Addiction Recovery – Forum Activity Roadmap (NEAR-FAR), we completed a systematic observational study of English-language online forums related to recovery from alcohol or other drug addiction in late 2021. Among 207 identified forums, the majority were classified as “general addiction” or alcohol-focused, though classifications related to other
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Efficacy of online psychoeducation and relaxation training program (OnPR) on mental health problems in COVID-19 patients: A randomized controlled trial Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Chotiman Chinvararak, Pantri Kirdchok, Chayut Wonglertwisawakorn, Pachara Pumjun, Nitchawan Kerdcharoen
Purpose Prior studies found that the prevalence of anxiety, depression, stress and insomnia were relatively high in COVID-19 patients. This study aimed to explore the efficacy of OnPR on mental health outcomes in patients with asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic COVID-19. Patients and methods We employed a randomized controlled trial following the CONSORT guidelines. The Thai Clinical Trials Registry
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Measuring digital intervention user experience with a novel ecological momentary assessment (EMA) method, CORTO Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Lauri Lukka, Veli-Matti Karhulahti, Vilma-Reetta Bergman, J. Matias Palva
Digital interventions often suffer from low usage, which may reflect insufficient attention to user experience. Moreover, the existing evaluation methods have limited applicability in the remote study of user experience of complex interventions that have expansive content and that are used over an extensive period of time. To alleviate these challenges, we describe here a novel qualitative Ecological
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User engagement with organizational mHealth stress management intervention – A mixed methods study Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Leo Kowalski, Anna Finnes, Sabine Koch, Aleksandra Bujacz
Mobile health (mHealth) demonstrates great promise for providing effective and accessible interventions within an organizational context. Compared with traditional workplace interventions, mHealth solutions may be significantly more scalable and easier to standardize. However, inadequate user engagement is a major challenge with mHealth solutions that can negatively impact the potential benefits of
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Evaluating the impact of motivational interviewing on engagement and outcomes in a web-based self-help intervention for gambling disorder: A randomised controlled trial Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Brad W. Brazeau, John A. Cunningham, David C. Hodgins
Background Self-paced internet interventions for gambling problems offer cost-effective, accessible, and private alternatives to traditional psychotherapy for a population that rarely seeks help. However, these interventions have been relatively slow to develop, evaluate, and deploy at scale relative to those for other addictive behaviors. Moreover, user engagement remains low despite the high interest
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App-based intervention for parents of children with crying, sleeping, and feeding problems: Usability, usefulness and implications for improvement Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 Michaela Augustin, Anne Sophie Wenzel, Maria Licata-Dandel, Linda D. Breeman, Ayten Bilgin, Dieter Wolke, Margret Ziegler, Volker Mall, Anna Friedmann
Background There is a lack of evidence-based app guidance for parents of children with crying, sleeping, and feeding problems who are often highly burdened and not likely to seek professional help. A new psychoeducational app for parents providing scientifically sound information via text and videos, a diary function, selfcare strategies, a chat forum and a regional directory of specialized counseling
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Predictors and moderators of outcome of ICBT for loneliness with guidance or automated messages - A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Noëmi Seewer, Andrej Skoko, Anton Käll, Gerhard Andersson, Thomas Berger, Tobias Krieger
Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) is promising in alleviating loneliness in adults. Identifying individuals who benefit from ICBT for loneliness is pivotal to offering this intervention in a more targeted way and improving the intervention for those who do not benefit. This secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed to identify predictors and moderators of outcome
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Acceptability and concerns about innovative wearable health sensors in persons with and without chronic disease diagnosis Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Frank T. Materia, Joshua M. Smyth
Advances in biomedical engineering continue to produce innovative wearable health sensors capable of real-time ambulatory assessments (e.g., of physiology, the environment), holding great potential for advancing precision monitoring and interventions through the integration of such devices and data into eHealth systems. As with any novel device, however, user views on acceptability and concerns about
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Additive effects of adjunctive app-based interventions for mental disorders - A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Lukas M. Fuhrmann, Kiona K. Weisel, Mathias Harrer, Jennifer K. Kulke, Harald Baumeister, Pim Cuijpers, David D. Ebert, Matthias Berking
Background It is uncertain whether app-based interventions add value to existing mental health care. Objective To examine the incremental effects of app-based interventions when used as adjunct to mental health interventions. Methods We searched PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases on September 15th, 2023, for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on mental health
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Hybrid-delivered community psychoeducation for people aged 50 and older: A mixed-method evaluation and lesson learned Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Dara Kiu Yi Leung, Nicole Hiu Ling Wong, Jessie Ho Yin Yau, Frankie Ho Chun Wong, Tianyin Liu, Wai-wai Kwok, Gloria Hoi Yan Wong, Terry Yat Sang Lum
Introduction Hybrid training mode comprising in-person and teleconferencing sessions is effective and sustainable, yet no standardized principles guide its development for older people. This study aimed to develop a set of principles for hybrid-mode psychoeducation for older people from the experiences of middle-aged and older people in two folds: (1) examining the effects of hybrid-mode community
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The influence of organizational models on the implementation of internet-based cognitive behavior therapy in primary care: A mixed methods study using the RE-AIM framework Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Elisabet Gervind, Mathilda Ben Salem, Cecilia Svanborg, Monica E. Nyström, Josefine L. Lilja, Viktor Kaldo, Sandra Weineland
Background Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) holds great potential in addressing mental health issues, yet its real-world implementation poses significant challenges. While prior research has predominantly focused on centralized care models, this study explores the implementation of iCBT in the context of decentralized organizational structures within the Swedish primary care setting
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Bridging the adherence gap in internet interventions: A randomized controlled trial study protocol investigating context-specific self-efficacy Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Ewelina Smoktunowicz, Jan Maciejewski, Magdalena Lesnierowska, Per Carlbring
Low adherence in self-guided internet interventions is linked to poorer outcomes. Although some predictors of adherence have been identified, few are modifiable for widespread application. One personal variable with the potential to increase adherence in internet interventions is context-specific self-efficacy. This protocol outlines a randomized controlled trial design, divided into two phases. In
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Evaluating the impact of short animated videos on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: An online randomized controlled trial Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Ferdinand Beleites, Maya Adam, Caterina Favaretti, Violetta Hachaturyan, Tilman Kühn, Till Bärnighausen, Sandra Barteit
Addressing the global challenge of vaccine hesitancy, amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic due to misinformation propagated via social media, necessitates innovative health communication strategies. This investigation scrutinizes the efficacy of Short, Animated, Story-based (SAS) videos in fostering knowledge, behavioral intent, and engagement around COVID-19 vaccination. We conducted an online three-arm
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Healthcare use in patients with cardiovascular disease and depressive symptoms – The impact of a nurse-led internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy program. A secondary analysis of a RCT Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Ghassan Mourad, Johan Lundgren, Gerhard Andersson, Peter Johansson
Background Depressive symptoms in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) can lead to increased healthcare use. In a randomized controlled trial (ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02778074), we reported that a 9-week internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) program (n = 72) compared to an online discussion forum (ODF) (n = 72) had moderate to large effect on depression in CVD outpatients. In
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Perceptions of client stories in internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy: A mixed-methods evaluation Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-11-25 Heather D. Hadjistavropoulos, Taylor G. Hill, Aaron E. Philipp-Muller, Blake Dear, Nick Titov
Internet-delivered Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (ICBT) aims to support people with mental health concerns using online treatment materials. Client stories (either real or a composite based on many clients) are often used in ICBT to facilitate learning. However, these stories remain understudied in terms of how they are perceived by clients, as well as their relationship to ICBT engagement, satisfaction
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Transforming guided internet interventions into simplified and self-guided digital tools – Experiences from three recent projects Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Martin Kraepelien, Amira Hentati, Dorian Kern, Christopher Sundström, Susanna Jernelöv, Nils Lindefors
Introduction Therapist-guided internet interventions are often more efficacious than unguided ones. However, the guidance itself requires clinician time, and some research suggests that self-guided interventions could potentially be equally effective. The concept of digital psychological self-care, self-guided internet interventions based on the use of digital tools and provided within a structured
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Therapist-guided, Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for adolescents with body dysmorphic disorder: A feasibility trial with long-term follow-up Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Daniel Rautio, Per Andrén, Martina Gumpert, Maral Jolstedt, Amita Jassi, Georgina Krebs, Markus Jansson-Fröjmark, Tobias Lundgren, Eva Serlachius, David Mataix-Cols, Lorena Fernández de la Cruz
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a prevalent and impairing psychiatric condition that typically debuts in adolescence and is associated with risky behaviours. The disorder can be effectively treated with cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). However, CBT for BDD is seldom available primarily due to a shortage of trained therapists. Internet-delivered CBT (ICBT) can be a way to increase treatment availability
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Pathological network changes in patients with social anxiety disorder before and after an Internet-based CBT Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Xu Wen, Juergen Margraf, Mingyi Qian, Thomas Berger, Nan Zhao, Mengke Gou, Shijuan Wei
A network perspective may shed light on the understanding of Internet-based CBT efficacy for social anxiety disorder. Previous cross-sectional evidence revealed a densely interconnected network for individuals with social anxiety. Yet, longitudinal network changes before and after ICBT are lacking. This study aimed to investigate pathological network changes with Graphical Gaussian Model among patients
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Parents' acceptability of blended psychological interventions for children with emotional disorders Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Helena Moreira, Ana Carolina Góis, Ana Maria Pereira, Bárbara Pereira, Brígida Caiado, Maria Inês Nepomuceno, Ana Isabel Pereira
Objectives This study aims to (1) describe parents' knowledge and use of online resources to address children's mental health issues and the family's general internet and technology usage patterns; (2) examine parents' acceptance of blended interventions for children with emotional disorders (ED); and (3) analyse the predictors of parents' intention to use a blended intervention if their children experienced
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of Internet-based self-help interventions for mental health among adolescents and college students Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Qing Wang, Weixin Zhang, Senbo An
Purpose This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the impact of Internet-based self-help interventions on the mental health of adolescents and college students. Methods We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that investigated Internet-based self-help interventions aiming to mitigate mental health symptoms such as anxiety and depression, as well as managing high levels of
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Design and development of a digital intervention for workplace stress and mental health (EMPOWER) Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-11-04 Christina M. van der Feltz-Cornelis, Jessie Shepherd, Jessie Gevaert, Karen Van Aerden, Christophe Vanroelen, Oriol Borrega Cepa, Laura González Recio, Renaldo M. Bernard, Ellen Vorstenbosch, Paula Cristóbal-Narváez, Mireia Felez-Nobrega, Carlota de Miquel, Dorota Merecz-Kot, Kaja Staszewska, Marjo Sinokki, Päivi Naumanen, Leona Hakkaart-van Roijen, Frédérique van Krugten, Marleen de Mul, Josep Maria
Purpose We describe the design and development of the European Platform to Promote health and wellbeing in the workplace (EMPOWER) digital intervention that provides an integrative user programme meeting the needs of employees and employers in addressing work stress. Results A user-centred design process was followed from January 2020 until November 2021. A tailored algorithm was developed to provide
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How adults with suspected depressive disorder experience online depression screening: A qualitative interview study Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Franziska Sikorski, Bernd Löwe, Sebastian Kohlmann
Background While evidence on the effects and mechanisms of online depression screening is inconclusive, publicly available ‘online depression tests’ are already frequently used. To further a comprehensive understanding of online depression screening and evince the perspectives of those affected, we aimed to qualitatively explore how adults with undiagnosed but suspected depressive disorder experience
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Exploring reasons for usage discontinuation in an internet-delivered stress recovery intervention: A qualitative study Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Auguste Nomeikaite, Odeta Gelezelyte, Thomas Berger, Gerhard Andersson, Evaldas Kazlauskas
Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) interventions can be as effective as traditional face-to-face therapy for various mental health conditions. However, a significant challenge these online interventions face is the high rate of people who start but then stop using the program. This early discontinuation can be seen as incomplete treatment and can reduce the potential benefits for
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Development and feasibility pilot of Considering PTSD Treatment: An online intervention with peer support Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Jessica L. Hamblen, Sarah Szafranski, Rachel M. Ranney, Anouk L. Grubaugh
Considering PTSD Treatment is an online program adapted from the National Center for PTSD's AboutFace website. Developed to help veterans overcome barriers to seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the program features videos of veterans describing PTSD and what treatment was like. Peer specialists are available at the beginning and end to chat with participants. We describe initial
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Effects of internet-based, psychosocial, and early medical interventions on professional burnout in health care workers: Systematic literature review and meta-analysis Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Mayra Daniela Maldonado Ladino, Cristina Bolaños, Viviana Andrea Calderón Ramírez, Edward John Silva Giraldo, Juan Pablo Álzate, Angela Cubides, Alejandro Botero Carvajal
Background The prevalence of professional burnout increased among healthcare workers during the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, with negative effects on their mental health. Consequently, research interest in methods to decrease the prevalence of burnout and reduce the effects of burnout on healthcare workers has increased. Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the effects of Internet-based
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Learning how to recover from stress: Results from an internet-based randomized controlled pilot trial Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Robert Persson Asplund, Fernanda Carvallo, Hanna Christensson, Elin Videsäter, Annakarin Häggman, Brjánn Ljótsson, Per Carlbring, Gerhard Andersson
Introduction This randomized, controlled pilot trial evaluated the efficacy of a brief internet-based recovery training intervention targeting a clinical sample of distressed employees. Method A sample of 69 employees with elevated symptoms of stress were assigned randomly to a five-week guided recovery training intervention (iRTP, n = 35) or a wait-list control (WLC, n = 34). The study was conducted
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Specific associations of passively sensed smartphone data with future symptoms of avoidance, fear, and physiological distress in social anxiety Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Caitlin A. Stamatis, Tingting Liu, Jonah Meyerhoff, Yixuan Meng, Young Min Cho, Chris J. Karr, Brenda L. Curtis, Lyle H. Ungar, David C. Mohr
Background Prior literature links passively sensed information about a person's location, movement, and communication with social anxiety. These findings hold promise for identifying novel treatment targets, informing clinical care, and personalizing digital mental health interventions. However, social anxiety symptoms are heterogeneous; to identify more precise targets and tailor treatments, there
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Increasing the accessibility to internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy for depression: A single-blind randomized controlled trial of condensed versus full-text versions Internet Interv. (IF 5.358) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Magnus Karlsson-Good, Viktor Kaldo, Linnea Lundberg, Martin Kraepelien, Susanne A. Anthony, Fredrik Holländare
Background Research shows that internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) is an effective treatment for depression. However, little is known about how the length of the text material in iCBT affects outcomes. Objective The aim of this study was to test whether a condensed iCBT version for depression would be non-inferior to the existing full-text version in reducing depressive symptoms at