"of review The rapidly growing number of published research papers attests to the increasing interest in Internet-delivered psychotherapy (iPT). The present article reviews the current status of iPT for the treatment of adults with symptoms of depression," scientists in Sydney, Australia report (see also Depression).
"Recent findings Randomized controlled trials have confirmed the efficacy of guided iPT in treating people with diagnosed or elevated symptoms of depression with equivalent results obtained by programs based on cognitive behavioural or problem solving models. With guidance, effect sizes are comparable to those obtained in face-to-face psychotherapy and low-intensity interventions are as effective as those with higher levels of therapist contact. On current evidence, entirely self-guided programs appear to have fewer benefits, but deliver tangible benefits to completers. Recent studies indicate the utility of iPT. Large-scale trials are needed to evaluate optimal strategies for disseminating iPT," wrote N. Titov and colleagues.
The researchers concluded: "Future studies should independently replicate findings and efforts are required to educate patients and health professionals about iPT."
Titov and colleagues published their study in Current Opinion in Psychiatry (Internet-delivered psychotherapy for depression in adults. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 2011;24(1):18-23).
For more information, contact N. Titov, St. Vincent's Hospital, CRUfAD, Level OBrien Center 4, Victoria St., Sydney, NSW 2010, Australia.
Publisher contact information for the journal Current Opinion in Psychiatry is: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 530 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106-3621, USA.
Keywords: City:Sydney, Country:Australia, Depression, Mental Health, Psychiatry
This article was prepared by Clinical Trials Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2011, Clinical Trials Week via NewsRx.com.
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