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

by Clara Dickinson 1,*
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JPHE  2022 5(2):154; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 9 July 2022 / Accepted: 12 August 2022 / Published Online: 7 November 2022
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Abstract

Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) has emerged as a convenient and accessible treatment option for anxiety disorders. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluates the efficacy of iCBT in reducing anxiety symptoms and improving overall functioning in individuals with various anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), and panic disorder (PD). 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, treatment as usual) in targeting anxiety-related outcomes, such as anxiety severity, worry, avoidance behaviors, and impairment. Additionally, it examines potential moderators of treatment outcomes, such as program duration, therapist support level, treatment adherence, and participant characteristics (e.g., age, gender), to better understand the factors influencing the effectiveness of iCBT for anxiety disorders.

Keywords: Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; iCBT; anxiety disorders; meta-analysis; randomized controlled trials; psychological intervention;
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Dickinson, C. The Effectiveness of Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) for Anxiety Disorders: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2022, 5, 154. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Dickinson C. The Effectiveness of Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) for Anxiety Disorders: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2022, 5(2):154. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Dickinson, Clara 2022. "The Effectiveness of Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) for Anxiety Disorders: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials" Journal of Public Health & Environment 5, no.2:154. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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