The effects of the type of delivery of cognitive‐behavioral therapy for healthcare workers: A systematic review

Abstract

Objective The aim of this literature review is to assess the extent of knowledge of the effectiveness of cognitive‐behavioral therapy (CBT) for healthcare workers by type of delivery. Methods The study examined relevant literature published between 2009 and 2020 using searches of four scientific databases: PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, and PsycINFO. Results For work stress, work‐related outcomes, and mental and musculoskeletal problems, the effectiveness of face‐to‐face (FTF) interventions were confirmed, whereas, for stress and insomnia, the effectiveness of non‐face‐to‐face (NFTF) interventions was confirmed. FTF interventions were proven to make a significant difference to the outcome of the goal; however, their effects were not clearly distinguished from those of NFTF interventions. Conclusion Results of this review highlight the lack of research aimed at establishing the effectiveness of NFTF interventions. In addition, further research is needed on the long‐term effectiveness of the intervention process and perception of participants and clinicians on group delivery interventions.

Prevalence of COVID-19 fear and its association with quality of life and network structure among Chinese mental health professionals after ending China’s dynamic zero-COVID policy: a national survey

“…Therefore, strengthening avoidance coping skills and psychological resilience might play an essential role in maintaining QoL ( 108 , 109 ). For example, cognitive-behavioral therapy could significantly reduce experiential avoidance among patients with anxiety disorders ( 110 ), stress ( 111 , 112 ), and depression among HPs, as well as result in a profound increase in psychological resilience among HPs ( 112 ). In tandem with those studies, intervention to reduce fear of COVID-19 among MPHs could provide an effective approach for enhancing the QoL of MPHs who suffer from excessive fear.…”

My Health Too: Investigating the Feasibility and the Acceptability of an Internet-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Program Developed for Healthcare Workers

“…Similar studies evaluating internet-based CBT interventions are ongoing ( Alavi et al, 2020 ; Bäuerle et al, 2020 ; Brog et al, 2021 ). Regarding healthcare workers, data on the effectiveness of internet-based CBT interventions are lacking ( Yoo, 2021 ), particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, prior to the pandemic, internet-based CBT programs were reported to be useful ( Guille et al, 2015 ; Barrett and Stewart, 2021 ), and preliminary findings suggest that unguided internet-based CBT program for healthcare workers on disability leave might be effective ( Miki et al, 2021 ).…”