Integrating Exposure and Response Prevention With a Mobile App to Treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effects

Gershkovich, Marina; Middleton, Rachel; Hezel, Dianne M.; Grimaldi, Stephanie J.; Basaraba, Cale; Patel, Sapana R.; Simpson, Helen Blair

doi:10.1016/j.beth.2020.05.001

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“…Therefore, as found in other fields of application (Gershkovich et al, 2020;Oh et al, 2020;Price et al, 2020) and in applications more related to physical activity for health purposes (Leahy et al, 2019;Angosto et al, 2020;Gür et al, 2020;Kim et al, 2020), our results also affect the usefulness of the online training tools for a specific field of sport, cycling. Moreover, considering that our sample also includes professional sportsmen, the results can be applied also in the professional world, which could be extrapolated to other fields of professional sport.…”

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“…Thus, the use of digital technology has been recommended to improve adherence to exercise due to its social relevance and impact on health in other types of populations, such as the elderly ( Ammar et al, 2021b ). Apart from applications for training there are numerous applications in the field of psychological or motivational training ( Boudreaux et al, 2018 ; Oh et al, 2020 ), sleep monitoring for the recovery and improvement of the athlete’s performance ( Gershkovich et al, 2020 ), reducing the risk of injuries ( Halson, 2019 ) or even for the control of intake in obesity ( Keogh et al, 2016 ). There are some studies that show that the use of these apps can be promising to promote physical activity, quality of life, even self-efficacy in sedentary individuals ( Gür et al, 2020 ; Price et al, 2020 ) although in a recent systematic review ( Truelove et al, 2020 ) it has been indicated that there are some of those studies with methodological deficiencies that compromise the conclusions, suggesting the need for more rigorous and systematic research.…”

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The Use of Online Training Tools in Competition Cyclists During COVID-19 Confinement in Spain

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COVID-19 confinement has supposed a challenge to the whole wide world, especially in athletes that have frustrated their expectations about training programs and competitions. Specifically, competition cyclists during confinement had lot of difficulties to train due to the need to train outside their homes. However, the increase of online training sessions, or virtual training tools could help to overcome training difficulties due to confinement although there are not studies that analyse the effects of using these types of tools in cyclists. This study aims to test how the use of online training tools in competition cyclists during confinement is related to training frequency and duration, and emotions. 329 cyclists filled an online questionnaire about feelings during confinement and the use of online training tools, before and during confinement. Results showed that the use of online training tools was associated with higher frequency and duration of trainings. Moreover, those who used these tools felt more positively about their future and preparation to compete, feeling more energy than those who did not used online tools. In addition, cyclists that started using these online tools (including virtual roller training) during confinement increased the frequency of training. In conclusion the use of online training tools for cycling could be appropriate to maintain training levels and energy and positive feelings about their future.

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The Use of Online Training Tools in Competition Cyclists During COVID-19 Confinement in Spain

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“…Examples include using other digital tools (e.g., text, computer or smartphone applications, social media assets) alongside videoconferencing. These approaches are beginning to be studied with OCD (7). Alternatively, webbased CBT platforms (e.g., OCD-NET.com), validated in preliminary studies, could augment or even substitute for videoconferencing-assisted treatment.…”

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“…Virtual support groups and remote clinical supervision, also promising videoconferencing applications, need refinement and testing before being implemented broadly. Finally, researchers should explore how to incorporate videoconferencing with emerging technologies, including virtual reality-based EX/ RP (2) and mobile applications (7). Although digital health technologies such as videoconferencing are unlikely to replace in-person OCD treatment, they are quickly becoming important tools to increase access and improve care for this debilitating, undertreated condition.…”

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Integrating Videoconferencing Into Treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Practical Strategies With Case Examples

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a disabling psychiatric illness, creates substantial societal burden. Evidencebased treatments, including psychopharmacology and exposure with response/ritual prevention (EX/RP), are often inaccessible. Digital health technologies, including videoconferencing, may increase access, but the best way to integrate them with current treatments remains unclear. This column describes the experiences of faculty at the Center for OCD and Related Disorders with videoconferencing-assisted treatment. Through a case series, the authors describe five ways to incorporate videoconferencing into OCD treatment: hybrid in-person/remote EX/RP; fully remote EX/ RP; and videoconferencing-assisted psychopharmacology, support groups, and clinical supervision. For each strategy, the authors highlight advantages, challenges, clinical considerations, and avenues needing further research.

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“…It consisted of in-person ERP (3-5 sessions 90 min per session) and weekly phone calls, combined with an app ("nOCD") which helped with ERP strategies; e.g., customizing fear hierarchies, setting up schedules and reminders to aid with ERP. 93 An open pilot trial (non-controlled)…”

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Obsessive–compulsive disorder—contamination fears, features, and treatment: novel smartphone therapies in light of global mental health and pandemics (COVID-19)

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This review aims to shed light on the symptoms in obsessive-compulsive disorder, with a focus on contamination fears. In addition, we will briefly review the current therapies for OCD and detail what their limitations are. A key focus will be to discuss how smartphone solutions may provide approaches to novel treatments, especially when considering global mental health and the challenges imposed by rural environments and limited resources; as well as restrictions imposed by worldwide pandemics such as COVID-19. In brief, research questions this review will seek to address include: (1) what are the symptoms in contamination-related OCD; (2) how effective are current OCD therapies and what are their limitations; and (3) how can novel technologies help mitigate challenges imposed by global mental health and pandemics/COVID-19.

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Integrating Exposure and Response Prevention With a Mobile App to Treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effects

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The Use of Online Training Tools in Competition Cyclists During COVID-19 Confinement in Spain

The Use of Online Training Tools in Competition Cyclists During COVID-19 Confinement in Spain

Integrating Videoconferencing Into Treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Practical Strategies With Case Examples

Obsessive–compulsive disorder—contamination fears, features, and treatment: novel smartphone therapies in light of global mental health and pandemics (COVID-19)

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