A qualitative examination of low-intensity cognitive behaviour therapy to reduce anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic

Shafran, Roz; Wade, Tracey D.; Ure, Sarah; Gill, Christopher; Wilker, Lienke; Anderson, Rebecca; Mazzucchelli, Trevor G.; McEvoy, Peter M.

doi:10.1080/13284207.2022.2031946

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“…31 These findings are in line with other research in the area. 36,37 In particular, Solomonov et al 36 found that a brief, telehealth-delivered, psychotherapy skills-based intervention significantly reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a high level of acceptability. In a qualitative study, Egan et al 37 reported that participants described a low-intensity CBT intervention as useful and acceptable for their concerns related to the pandemic or any exacerbation of pre-existing anxiety and depression.…”

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The Development and Initial Feasibility of a Cognitive-Behavioural Group Intervention for COVID-19-Related Anxiety and Depression

Aswad

Gaynor

2023

MRAJ

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in adverse psychological outcomes for many people in the general public globally. Aim: This paper discusses the development and initial feasibility testing of a novel manualised online group cognitive behavioural therapy intervention targeting the maintenance factors of COVID-19-related anxiety and depression. The paper is in two sections describing: (i) the development of the intervention and (ii) a pilot study examined initial acceptability and feasibility of the intervention. Methods: Section 1 used the Six Steps in Quality Intervention Development methodology to systematically develop the intervention. Section 2 used a mixed-method design to assess feasibility and acceptability. The quantitative assessment examined uptake, completion, and pre–post intervention changes in psychological distress (N=8). A thematic analysis of qualitative interviews measured subjective acceptability. Results: A theoretically coherent, novel intervention that did not replicate existing treatment designs was developed. Low levels of engagement in online data-gathering did not allow for an assessment of effectiveness. However, there was a high level of participant retention, and qualitative data highlighted a high level of treatment appropriateness, positive post-intervention change and acceptability for those who took part. Conclusion: This initial feasibility study indicated that the intervention was feasible and acceptable and warranted further investigation.

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The Development and Initial Feasibility of a Cognitive-Behavioural Group Intervention for COVID-19-Related Anxiety and Depression

Aswad

Gaynor

2023

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A pilot feasibility and acceptability trial of an internet indicated prevention program for perfectionism to reduce eating disorder symptoms in adolescents

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Anderson,

Mazzucchelli

et al. 2024

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Purpose Perfectionism is a transdiagnostic risk factor for eating disorders. Treating perfectionism can reduce symptoms of eating disorders. No research has examined an indicated prevention trial using internet-based Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Perfectionism (ICBT-P) in adolescent girls at elevated risk for eating disorders. Our aim was to conduct a preliminary feasibility trial using a co-designed ICBT-P intervention. It was hypothesised that a higher proportion of participants in the ICBT-P condition would achieve reliable and clinically significant change on perfectionism, eating disorders, anxiety and depression, compared to waitlist control. Methods Twenty-one adolescent girls with elevated symptoms of eating disorders (M age = 16.14 years) were randomised to a 4-week online feasibility trial of a co-designed ICBT-P prevention program or waitlist control. Qualitative surveys were used to gain participant perspectives. Results The ICBT-P condition had a higher proportion of participants achieve reliable change and classified as recovered on perfectionism and symptoms of eating disorders and anxiety, compared to waitlist control. Qualitative findings indicated that 100% of participants found the program helpful. Conclusion The results indicate ICBT-P is a feasible and acceptable program for adolescent girls with elevated eating disorder symptoms. Future research is required to examine outcomes in a randomised controlled trial. Level of evidence Level III: Evidence obtained from well-designed cohort or case–control analytic studies. Trial registration number This trial was prospectively registered with Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12620000951954P) on 23/09/2020.

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A pilot study of the perceptions and acceptability of guidance using artificial intelligence in internet cognitive behaviour therapy for perfectionism in young people

Egan,

Johnson,

Wade

et al. 2024

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A qualitative examination of low-intensity cognitive behaviour therapy to reduce anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 4 publications

References 21 publications

The Development and Initial Feasibility of a Cognitive-Behavioural Group Intervention for COVID-19-Related Anxiety and Depression

The Development and Initial Feasibility of a Cognitive-Behavioural Group Intervention for COVID-19-Related Anxiety and Depression

A pilot feasibility and acceptability trial of an internet indicated prevention program for perfectionism to reduce eating disorder symptoms in adolescents

A pilot study of the perceptions and acceptability of guidance using artificial intelligence in internet cognitive behaviour therapy for perfectionism in young people

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