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Knowledge gain and usage of knowledge learned during internet-based CBT treatment for adolescent depression - a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The role of explicit learning of treatment content in internet-based cognitive-behavioural treatment (ICBT) is an emerging field of research. The objective of this study was to explore clients experiences of their ICBT treatment for depression with a focus on knowledge gain and usage of knowledge learned during treatment. METHODS:A strategic sample of ten adolescents, aged between 15 and 19?years, who had received ICBT for major depression within a clinical controlled trial were recruited for the study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted 6?months following trial completion. Data were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. The participants had a general adherence rate of 6-8 opened modules out of 8 possible. RESULTS:Two main themes were identified; "Active agents of CBT" and "Passive agents of CBT", with each theme consisting of three and two sub-themes. Active agents of CBT reflect a tendency to specifically remember and actively apply specific CBT principles in present life situations. Passive agents of CBT reflect a tendency to remember CBT treatment principles vaguely and express a passive or reactive usage of learned therapy content. CONCLUSION:The findings suggest that young clients can remember and apply CBT principles 6?months after their treatment. However, while experiencing benefits of treatment, clients recall and application of treatment strategies vary. The study emphasizes the importance of exploring client recall of CBT components and how valuable it is to explicitly remember contents of a treatment in order to improve and maintain improvement. Further studies on the role of knowledge and memory of ICBT for adolescent populations are warranted.

SUBMITTER: Berg M

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7488317 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Knowledge gain and usage of knowledge learned during internet-based CBT treatment for adolescent depression - a qualitative study.

Berg Matilda M Malmquist Anna A Rozental Alexander A Topooco Naira N Andersson Gerhard G

BMC psychiatry 20200910 1

<h4>Background</h4>The role of explicit learning of treatment content in internet-based cognitive-behavioural treatment (ICBT) is an emerging field of research. The objective of this study was to explore clients experiences of their ICBT treatment for depression with a focus on knowledge gain and usage of knowledge learned during treatment.<h4>Methods</h4>A strategic sample of ten adolescents, aged between 15 and 19 years, who had received ICBT for major depression within a clinical controlled t ...[more]

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Project description:BackgroundAdolescent depression is one of the largest health issues in the world and there is a pressing need for effective and accessible treatments.ObjectiveThis trial examines whether affect-focused internet-based psychodynamic therapy (IPDT) with therapist support is more effective than an internet-based supportive control condition on reducing depression in adolescents.MethodsThe trial included 76 adolescents (61/76, 80% female; mean age 16.6 years), self-referred via an open access website and fulfilling criteria for major depressive disorder. Adolescents were randomized to 8 weeks of IPDT (38/76, 50%) or supportive control (38/76, 50%). The primary outcome was self-reported depressive symptoms, measured with the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology for Adolescents (QIDS-A17-SR). Secondary outcomes were anxiety severity, emotion regulation, self-compassion, and an additional depression measure. Assessments were made at baseline, postassessment, and at 6 months follow-up, in addition to weekly assessments of the primary outcome measure as well as emotion regulation during treatment.ResultsIPDT was significantly more effective than the control condition in reducing depression (d=0.82, P=.01), the result of which was corroborated by the second depression measure (d=0.80, P<.001). IPDT was also significantly more effective in reducing anxiety (d=0.78, P<.001) and increasing emotion regulation (d=0.97, P<.001) and self-compassion (d=0.65, P=.003). Significantly more patients in the IPDT group compared to the control group met criteria for response (56% vs 21%, respectively) and remission (35% vs 8%, respectively). Results on depression and anxiety symptoms were stable at 6 months follow-up. On average, participants completed 5.8 (SD 2.4) of the 8 modules.ConclusionsIPDT may be an effective intervention to reduce adolescent depression. Further research is needed, including comparisons with other treatments.Trial registrationInternational Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number (ISRCTN) 16206254; http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN16206254.

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