Randomized controlled trial of Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder
- 30 June 2011
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Hindawi Limited in Depression and Anxiety
- Vol. 28 (7), 541-550
- https://doi.org/10.1002/da.20835
Abstract
Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe and disabling condition and few receive appropriate care. Internet-based treatment of PTSD shows promise in reducing barriers to care and preliminary evidence suggests it is efficacious in treating symptoms of PTSD. Methodology: Forty-two individuals with a diagnosis of PTSD confirmed by clinician interview completed a randomized controlled comparison of Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with a waitlist control condition. Principle Findings: Large pre- to posttreatment effect sizes (ESs) were found for the Treatment group on measures of PTSD symptoms, depression, anxiety, and disability. A small between-group ES was found for PTSD symptoms and moderate between-group ESs were found for depression, anxiety, and disability. Conclusions: Results provide preliminary support for Internet-based CBT as an efficacious treatment for individuals with a confirmed primary diagnosis of PTSD. Depression and Anxiety, 2011. (C) 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc.This publication has 52 references indexed in Scilit:
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