Randomized controlled trial of Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder

Jay Spence*, Nickolai Titov, Blake F. Dear, Luke Johnston, Karen Solley, Carolyn Lorian, Bethany Wootton, Judy Zou, Genevieve Schwenke

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)541-550
Number of pages10
JournalDepression and Anxiety
Volume28
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2011
Externally publishedYes

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