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The acceptability of a therapist-assisted internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy program for the treatment of anxiety disorders in adolescents : a qualitative study

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Smart, Katy, Smith, Lydia, Harvey, Kate and Waite, Polly (2021) The acceptability of a therapist-assisted internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy program for the treatment of anxiety disorders in adolescents : a qualitative study. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry . doi:10.1007/s00787-021-01903-6 (In Press)

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Computerized treatments have been shown to be effective in young people with anxiety disorders. However, there has been limited investigation into the experiences of adolescents in undertaking this treatment. This qualitative study explored adolescents' experiences of being treated for an anxiety disorder, using an online intervention with therapist support, as part of a randomised controlled trial. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with thirteen adolescents aged between 13 and 17 years, who had received the online intervention. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Two cross-cutting themes were identified: (i) Usability of the program, and (ii) Putting techniques into practice. Although the convenience of online sessions was recognised as positive, many of the adolescents expressed a preference for face-to-face sessions. The length of sessions and the large amount of reading involved was highlighted by most participants. The transdiagnostic nature of the content meant some elements of the programme were seen as less relevant. While many participants appreciated the 'fun' aspect of the program, others felt that certain aspects of the program were not suitable for their age group. Exposure, psychoeducation and cognitive restructuring were generally received positively, whereas responses to the use of relaxation and rewards were much more mixed. Our findings highlight the potential utility for online treatments delivered with therapist support. However, they also highlight how issues with both the format and treatment components can impact the acceptability of a program. As such, further work is warranted to improve the acceptability of online treatments for adolescents with anxiety disorders. [Abstract copyright: © 2021. The Author(s).]

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: R Medicine > RC Internal medicine
R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics
Divisions: Faculty of Science > Life Sciences (2010- )
Faculty of Science > Psychology
SWORD Depositor: Library Publications Router
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Cognitive therapy for teenagers, Anxiety disorders -- Treatment , Cognitive therapy, Internet in psychotherapy
Journal or Publication Title: European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Publisher: Springer Medizin
ISSN: 1018-8827
Official Date: 8 November 2021
Dates:
DateEvent
8 November 2021Published
25 October 2021Accepted
DOI: 10.1007/s00787-021-01903-6
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: In Press
Publisher Statement: ** From PubMed via Jisc Publications Router ** History: received 09-06-2021; accepted 25-10-2021.
Access rights to Published version: Open Access
RIOXX Funder/Project Grant:
Project/Grant IDRIOXX Funder NameFunder ID
G1002011[MRC] Medical Research Councilhttp://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100000265
PDF-2016-09-092[NIHR] National Institute for Health Researchhttp://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100000272

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