Journal article
Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Adults with Mild to Moderate Depression and High Cardiovascular Disease Risks: A Randomised Attention-Controlled Trial
N Glozier, H Christensen, S Naismith, N Cockayne, L Donkin, B Neal, A Mackinnon, I Hickie
Plos One | PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE | Published : 2013
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Abstract
Background and Aim: Mild to moderate depression is common in those with cardiovascular disease and undertreated. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of internet-delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (iCBT) on depressive symptom severity and adherence to medical advice and lifestyle interventions in adults with mild to moderate depression and high cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks. Methods: Randomised double-blind, 12 week attention-controlled trial comparing an iCBT programme (E-couch) with an internet-delivered attention control health information package (HealthWatch, n = 282). The primary outcome was depression symptom level on the nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) (trial..
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Awarded by Cardiovascular Disease and Depression Strategic Research Program
Funding Acknowledgements
This trial was funded by the Cardiovascular Disease and Depression Strategic Research Program (No. G08S 4048) funded by the National Heart Foundation of Australia (http://www.heartfoundation.org.au) and beyondblue: the national depression initiative (http: www.beyondblue.org.au). The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript.