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The Effectiveness of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
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JPHE 2021 4(2):112; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 13 August 2021 / Accepted: 10 September 2021 / Published Online: 11 December 2021
Abstract
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common mental health condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry, and internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) has emerged as a promising treatment approach. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examines the effectiveness of iCBT in treating GAD. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the efficacy of various iCBT programs in reducing symptoms of anxiety and improving overall functioning in individuals with GAD. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of treatment effectiveness, such as intervention format, duration, therapist involvement, and participant characteristics, to identify factors that may influence the outcomes of iCBT interventions for GAD.
Keywords:
internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy;
generalized anxiety disorder;
meta-analysis;
randomized controlled trials;
anxiety treatment;
Copyright: © 2021 by Tucker. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Tucker, A. The Effectiveness of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2021, 4, 112. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Tucker A. The Effectiveness of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2021, 4(2):112. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Tucker, Adelaide 2021. "The Effectiveness of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials" Journal of Public Health & Environment 4, no.2:112. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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