作者: Blake F Dear , Judy Zou , Nickolai Titov , Carolyn Lorian , Luke Johnston
关键词: Patient Health Questionnaire 、 Open label 、 Psychology 、 Major depressive episode 、 Depression (differential diagnoses) 、 Mood 、 Anxiety 、 Psychiatry 、 Internet delivered 、 Cognition
摘要: Background:Depression is an important health issue amongst older adults. Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (iCBT) may help to reduce barriers and improve access treatment, but few studies have examined its use with The present study evaluated the efficacy, acceptability feasibility of a brief iCBT program, Managing Your Mood Program, treat depression adults aged 60 years older.Method:Using open trial design, 20 participants elevated symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item (PHQ-9) total scores ≥ 10) received five educational lessons homework summaries, additional resources, moderated discussion forum weekly telephone or email contact from clinical psychologist. Eighty percent sample met diagnostic criteria for major depressive episode at pre-treatment.Results:Completion rates response were high, 16/20 completing within 8 weeks, post-treatment a...