New study shows significant gains from computer-based depression treatment (2X better results in 12 weeks from adding a computer-based lesson plan over just normal treatment)

Medical Xpress / University of Western Ontario / JAMA Network Open ^ | May 19, 2022 | Mari-Len de Guzman and Max Martin / Jesse H. Wright et al

[ConservativeMind]

A new international collaborative study, involving has found computer-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CCBT) has significantly greater impact in treating depression among adults than treatment as usual (TAU).

"The remission rate with CCBT was actually double the treatment-as-usual rate, which is the comparator arm, which is not what we expected," Ali said. "We did not expect that this particular patient population would respond as well as they did."

The randomized clinical trial included adult primary care patients who scored 10 or greater on the patient health questionnaire–9 (PHQ-9), a screening tool used by health-care professionals to measure the severity of depression in patients. Participants were randomly assigned to CCBT or TAU for 12 weeks of active treatment. Follow-up assessments were conducted at three and six months after treatment completion.

CCBT used for the study included a nine-lesson computer program called Good Days Ahead, along with as many as 12 weekly telephonic support sessions of approximately 20 minutes each with a master's level therapist, in addition to TAU, which consisted of the standard clinical management procedures at the primary care sites.

After 12 weeks of acute treatment, CCBT significantly outperformed TAU in reducing PHQ-9 scores; these positive results were maintained over the three- and six-month follow-up intervals. Remission rates were more than double for CCBT compared with TAU at all time points, the study said.

"The prevalence of depression has skyrocketed in the last few years, particularly during the pandemic. Health systems are resource-constrained, and we cannot provide high-intensity, 10-session treatments to all individuals who need support. This is really where the bottleneck is," he said.

CCBT programs are designed to cater to patient needs, allowing them to log in and get access to therapy sessions, all at their own pace. And the cost is relatively small, said Ali.

[ConservativeMind]

Both groups had TAU, but one had the computer training, as well.

What is “TAU?” From the study:

“Treatment as usual (TAU) included the standard clinical care by physicians in the primary care practices. TAU was uncontrolled, but use of antidepressants and other psychotherapies were recorded.”

[ConservativeMind]

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[PeterPrinciple]

a nine-lesson computer program called Good Days Ahead,

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Lets compare that with shooting at a target of Bidens face at the range...................

Some how even shooting my BB gun lifts my spirit......

[PeterPrinciple]

Folks,

This ,like some many things, is push news. Written by the providers.

https://www.c4tbh.org/program-review/good-days-ahead/

[PeterPrinciple]

Remission rates were more than double for CCBT compared with TAU at all time points, the study said.

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The sneaky little bit of truth in the pack of lies.............