Journal article
Prevention of generalized anxiety disorder using a web intervention, iChill: Randomized controlled trial
H Christensen, P Batterham, A Mackinnon, KM Griffiths, KK Hehir, J Kenardy, J Gosling, K Bennett
Journal of Medical Internet Research | Published : 2014
DOI: 10.2196/jmir.3507
Abstract
Background: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a high prevalence, chronic disorder. Web-based interventions are acceptable, engaging, and can be delivered at scale. Few randomized controlled trials evaluate the effectiveness of prevention programs for anxiety, or the factors that improve effectiveness and engagement. Objective: The intent of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a Web-based program in preventing GAD symptoms in young adults, and to determine the role of telephone and email reminders. Methods: A 5-arm randomized controlled trial with 558 Internet users in the community, recruited via the Australian Electoral Roll, was conducted with 6-and 12-month follow-up. Five ..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The trial was funded by NHMRC Project Grant 525419. Helen Christensen is supported by NHMRC Fellowship 1056964. Philip Batterham is supported by NHMRC Fellowship 1035262. Kathleen Griffiths is supported by NHMRC Fellowship 1059620. Both Philip Batterham and Andrew Mackinnon had full access to the data in the study and had input into the final analyses. Philip Batterham takes full responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis.