Computer Assisted Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Adolescents with Depression-a Pilot Study - 09/06/15
Résumé |
Background |
Despite the strong evidence for its effectiveness for depression in adolescence, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) remains difficult to access in India. Computerized CBT offers a substantive contribution to the delivery of effective care improving accessibility of treatment. The present study is an endeavor to assess the felt needs of adolescents vis-à -vis the difficulties and stressors experienced by them. Another objective of the study has been to develop and test a culturally relevant computer assisted CBT program called ’smartteen’. The presentation will discuss the results of the pilot test of the effectiveness of the intervention on a sample of 20 participants in reducing depressive symptoms.
Methods |
In this pre and post research design, 20 depressed adolescents seeking treatment from the Department of Psychiatry at a premier institute in India, are being randomly assigned to intervention (n=10) and treatment as usual (n=10). Three assessments will be carried out at pre, mid (6 weeks of intervention) and post intervention (3 months of intervention) by a blind assessor. The primary outcome is recovery from depression and analysis will be done by intent to treat.
Results and Discussion |
The study is ongoing and results will be presented at the time of presentation.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Vol 30 - N° S1
P. 427 - mars 2015 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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