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Title

Considerations in the development of a therapist-assisted internet cognitive behavior therapy service

Author(s)

Hadjistavropoulos, Heather D.;  Thompson, Maureen;  Ivanov, Max;  Drost, Christina;  Butz, Cory J.;  Klein, Britt;  Austin, David W.

Abstract

There is mounting evidence in clinical trials that therapist-assisted Internet cognitive behavior therapy (TAICBT) is efficacious in the treatment of depression and anxiety. Nevertheless, many clinical service providers (both individuals and organizations) question whether offering this form of treatment in clinical practice is feasible. As such, having information on the factors involved in the development of this service is essential. In this article, we describe the steps taken to develop a TAICBT service that registered professionals and students (under supervision) can use with clients suffering from symptoms of depression, generalized anxiety, and panic disorder. We share salient decisions made in developing this web application and the necessary unit policies and procedures. We also offer lessons learned and practical recommendations to providers who may want to translate this promising TAICBT research into practice.

Publication type

Journal article

Research centre

Swinburne University of Technology

Source

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, Vol. 42, no. 6 (Dec 2011), pp. 463-471

Publication year

2011

FOR Code(s)

1701 Psychology;  1799 Other Psychology and Cognitive Sciences;  110319 Psychiatry (incl. Psychotherapy)

Keyword(s)

Anxiety;  Cognitive behaviur therapy;  Depression;  Online therapy;  Panic disorder;  Program development

Publisher

American Psychological Association

ISSN

0735-7028

Publisher URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0026176

Copyright

Copyright © 2011 American Psychological Association.

Peer reviewed