The Feasibility and Effectiveness of Computer-Guided CBT (FearFighter) in a Rural Area

• DOI: 10.1017/s1352465807003670
• Publication Date: 2007-04-16T06:47:14Z
• Authors: Linda Hayward; Alastair D. MacGr...; David F. Peck; Peter Wilkes
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; 11. Sustainability; 1. No poverty; 16. Peace & justice; 3. Good health

Evaluations of computer-guided CBT (CCBT) suggest that this is a promising approach to closing the gap between demand for, and supply of, CBT. However, additional studies are required conducted by researchers independent programme developers, include wider range participants. This study examined viability CCBT for panic phobic anxiety in an unselected sample referrals remote rural areas Scotland. Outcome was assessed wide outcome measures, completed before after treatment, at 4-month follow-up. Participants experienced few difficulties using programme, GPs participants regarded as acceptable useful. Major improvements were obtained, with several large effect sizes, which remained It concluded can play useful part delivering services areas; self-help may be only treatment option available some sufferers.