Brief internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety in older adults: a feasibility trial.
J Anxiety Disord
; 26(6): 650-5, 2012 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-22659078
ABSTRACT
This study examined the efficacy of an Internet-delivered cognitive-behavior therapy program developed for older adults. Twenty-two participants with elevated scores (≥8) on the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item Scale (GAD-7) participated in the course, which consisted of five lessons, homework tasks, additional resources, a moderated discussion forum, and weekly telephone support from a Clinical Psychologist. Ninety-five percent of the sample met diagnostic criteria for an anxiety disorder at pre-treatment. All participants completed the five lessons within the allotted eight weeks. Three-month follow-up data was collected from 95% of participants. Reductions in symptoms of anxiety and stress, with large within-group effect sizes (Cohen's d) were found on the GAD-7 (d=1.03) and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales - 21 Items (d=0.98) at follow-up. Participants reported high levels of satisfaction with the program. These encouraging results provide tentative support for the online treatment of older adults with anxiety.
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Transtornos de Ansiedade
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Psicoterapia Breve
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Terapia Assistida por Computador
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Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental
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Instrução por Computador
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Telemedicina
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Internet
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article