Scheduled Telephone Support for Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression in Patients at Risk for Dropout: Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial

• Main Authors: Pihlaja, Satu (Author), Lahti, Jari (Author), Lipsanen, Jari Olavi (Author), Ritola, Ville (Author), Gummerus, Eero-Matti (Author), Stenberg, Jan-Henry (Author), Joffe, Grigori (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundTherapist-supported, internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) is efficient in the treatment of depression. However, the optimal mode and intensity of therapist support remain to be identified. Scheduled telephone support (STS) may improve adherence and outcomes but, as it is...