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Sharp, John, Holly, Deirdre and Broomfield, Niall 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2599-3435
(2013)
Computerized cognitive behaviour therapy for depression in people with a chronic physical illness.
British Journal of Health Psychology, 18 (4).
pp. 729-744.
ISSN 1359-107X
Abstract
PURPOSE: Computerized cognitive behaviour therapy (cCBT) is becoming an increasingly well-recognized therapeutic option for the treatment of depression. With acknowledged high prevalence of depression within chronic physical ill-health populations and a need to increase access to psychological therapies, cCBT represents a low-intensity intervention with the potential to have great utility within health care settings. METHODS: This article systematically reviews the evidence for the effectiveness of cCBT for the treatment of depression with people who have a chronic physical health problem. A comprehensive search was conducted to identify relevant randomized, controlled trials. Identified studies were quality-assessed, and data were extracted by two reviewers. RESULTS: One study investigating cCBT for the treatment of depression in people with diabetes fulfilled inclusion criteria. The trial reported positive outcomes compared to a waiting-list control condition. CONCLUSIONS: The available literature suggests cCBT programmes may be beneficial for populations with a chronic physical illness experiencing depression. This conclusion is based on the findings of a single study, which involved the evaluation of a cCBT package by its developers, included a short follow-up and featured specialist health care support. Additionally, the study reported considerable attrition suggesting the intervention might not have been acceptable to many participants. It is likely that cCBT may be a way in which to increase access to psychological therapies. However, prior to any definitive conclusions being made, further high-quality research to establish the acceptability, feasibility, efficacy, and effectiveness of cCBT for specific chronic physical health conditions is required.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | © 2012 The British Psychological Society. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | psychology,methods,psychology,humans,randomized controlled trials as topic,methods,treatment outcome,sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being |
| Faculty \ School: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School |
| UEA Research Groups: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Lifespan Health |
| Depositing User: | LivePure Connector |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Jun 2019 07:30 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Oct 2023 02:28 |
| URI: | https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/71425 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/bjhp.12014 |
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