Internet videoconferencing delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for generalized anxiety disorder: A randomized controlled trial.

Trenoska Basile, V; Newton-John, T; McDonald, S; Wootton, BM

Internet videoconferencing delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for generalized anxiety disorder: A randomized controlled trial.

Trenoska Basile, V Newton-John, T

McDonald, S

Wootton, BM

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Br J Clin Psychol, 2024
Issue Date:: 2024-06-11

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dc.contributor.author	Trenoska Basile, V
dc.contributor.author	Newton-John, T https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4219-4985
dc.contributor.author	McDonald, S https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8872-4852
dc.contributor.author	Wootton, BM
dc.date.accessioned	2024-09-27T04:39:38Z
dc.date.available	2024-05-26
dc.date.available	2024-09-27T04:39:38Z
dc.date.issued	2024-06-11
dc.identifier.citation	Br J Clin Psychol, 2024
dc.identifier.issn	0144-6657
dc.identifier.issn	2044-8260
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/181031
dc.description.abstract	OBJECTIVE: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a chronic mental health condition that results in significant individual and societal burden. Cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT) therapy is an effective treatment for GAD, however, many individuals experience logistical barriers when accessing evidence-based care. Remote treatments may help to reduce these barriers, however, currently, there are few studies examining the efficacy of high-intensity remote methods for GAD treatment. The current study aims to examine the efficacy of CBT delivered via videoconferencing (VCBT) for GAD using a randomized controlled trial design comparing an immediate treatment group to a waitlist control. METHOD: Seventy-eight adults (Mage = 36.92; SD = 12.92; 84.4% female) with GAD were enrolled in the study. RESULTS: Those in the treatment group demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in GAD symptoms from pre-treatment to post-treatment (d = 1.03) and pre-treatment to 3-month follow-up (d = 1.50). Large between-group effect sizes were also observed at post-treatment (d = .80). Twenty-five participants (64.10%) in the VCBT group no longer met diagnostic criteria for GAD at post-treatment, and 26/39 (66.67%) no longer met criteria at 3-month follow-up. Ninety-six per cent of participants were satisfied with the treatment. CONCLUSION: The results contribute towards advancing our knowledge on the efficacy and acceptability of VCBT for patients with GAD.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	WILEY
dc.relation.ispartof	Br J Clin Psychol
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1111/bjc.12482
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	1701 Psychology, 1702 Cognitive Sciences
dc.subject.classification	Clinical Psychology
dc.subject.classification	5201 Applied and developmental psychology
dc.subject.classification	5203 Clinical and health psychology
dc.subject.classification	5205 Social and personality psychology
dc.title	Internet videoconferencing delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for generalized anxiety disorder: A randomized controlled trial.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.location.activity	England
utslib.for	1701 Psychology
utslib.for	1702 Cognitive Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHT - Health Technologies
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health/GSH.Clinical Psychology
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups/Centre for Health Technologies (CHT)
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dc.date.updated	2024-09-27T04:39:36Z
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Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a chronic mental health condition that results in significant individual and societal burden. Cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT) therapy is an effective treatment for GAD, however, many individuals experience logistical barriers when accessing evidence-based care. Remote treatments may help to reduce these barriers, however, currently, there are few studies examining the efficacy of high-intensity remote methods for GAD treatment. The current study aims to examine the efficacy of CBT delivered via videoconferencing (VCBT) for GAD using a randomized controlled trial design comparing an immediate treatment group to a waitlist control. METHOD: Seventy-eight adults (Mage = 36.92; SD = 12.92; 84.4% female) with GAD were enrolled in the study. RESULTS: Those in the treatment group demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in GAD symptoms from pre-treatment to post-treatment (d = 1.03) and pre-treatment to 3-month follow-up (d = 1.50). Large between-group effect sizes were also observed at post-treatment (d = .80). Twenty-five participants (64.10%) in the VCBT group no longer met diagnostic criteria for GAD at post-treatment, and 26/39 (66.67%) no longer met criteria at 3-month follow-up. Ninety-six per cent of participants were satisfied with the treatment. CONCLUSION: The results contribute towards advancing our knowledge on the efficacy and acceptability of VCBT for patients with GAD.

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