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The Effectiveness of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

by Sawyer Donovan 1,*
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JPHE  2022 5(1):135; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 26 January 2022 / Accepted: 25 February 2022 / Published Online: 26 May 2022
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Abstract

Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) has emerged as a promising intervention for treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluates the efficacy of iCBT in reducing symptoms of GAD and improving overall functioning in individuals with GAD. Through a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the effectiveness of iCBT compared to control conditions (e.g., waitlist, face-to-face therapy) in targeting core symptoms of GAD, including excessive worry, physical tension, and cognitive distortions. Additionally, it examines potential moderators of treatment outcomes, such as treatment duration, level of therapist support, participant characteristics (e.g., age, comorbidities), and adherence to the online program, to better understand the factors influencing the effectiveness of iCBT for GAD.

Keywords: Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; iCBT; Generalized Anxiety Disorder; GAD; meta-analysis; randomized controlled trials; psychological intervention;
Copyright: © 2022 by Donovan. 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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Donovan, S. The Effectiveness of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2022, 5, 135. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Donovan S. The Effectiveness of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2022, 5(1):135. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Donovan, Sawyer 2022. "The Effectiveness of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials" Journal of Public Health & Environment 5, no.1:135. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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