Trial reportBMC public health2011
Cost-effectiveness of internet-based cognitive behavior therapy for irritable bowel syndrome: results from a randomized controlled trial.
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- Face-to-Face Versus Digital, Telephone-Delivered, and Self-Help Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Systematic Review and Bayesian Indirect Treatment Comparison Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Pooled it
- Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Mindfulness- and Relaxation-Based eHealth Interventions for Patients with Medical Conditions: a Systematic Review and Synthesis.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2018Pooled it
- Cost-effectiveness of interventions for medically unexplained symptoms: A systematic review.PloS one · 2018Pooled it
- Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for patients with chronic somatic conditions: a meta-analytic review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2014Pooled it
- Return on investment of internet delivered exposure therapy for irritable bowel syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.BMC gastroenterology · 2021Trial
- Cost effectiveness of therapist delivered cognitive behavioural therapy and web-based self-management in irritable bowel syndrome: the ACTIB randomised trial.BMC gastroenterology · 2021Trial
- Cost-effectiveness of internet-delivered cognitive-behavioural therapy for adolescents with irritable bowel syndrome.BMJ open · 2019Trial
- Cost-Effectiveness of Facilitated Access to a Self-Management Website, Compared to Usual Care, for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes (HeLP-Diabetes): Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2018Trial
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- Effect of Psychotherapy on Health Care Utilization in Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Depression.Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition · 2016Trial
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- Reducing suicidal ideation: cost-effectiveness analysis of a randomized controlled trial of unguided web-based self-help.Journal of medical Internet research · 2012Trial
- Acceptability, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of internet-based exposure treatment for irritable bowel syndrome in a clinical sample: a randomized controlled trial.BMC gastroenterology · 2011Trial
- Comprehensive Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia Using Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Review Based on Pathophysiological Perspectives.Drug design, development and therapy · 2025Review
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Based Comprehensive Self-Management Program Improves Presenteeism in Persons with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Secondary Data Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Cost Effectiveness and Budget Impact of the Boston University Approach to Psychiatric Rehabilitation for Increasing the Social Participation of Individuals With Severe Mental Illnesses.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Article
- Minimal-Contact Versus Standard Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Cost-Effectiveness Results of a Multisite Trial.Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is highly prevalent and is associated with a substantial economic burden. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective in treating IBS. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a new treatment alternative, internet-delivered CBT based on exposure and mindfulness exercises.
methodsParticipants (N = 85) with IBS were recruited through self-referral and were assessed via a telephone interview and self-report measures on the internet. Participants were randomized to internet-delivered CBT or to a discussion forum. Economic data was assessed at pre-, post- and at 3-month and 1 year follow-up.
resultsSignificant cost reductions were found for the treatment group at $16,806 per successfully treated case. The cost reductions were mainly driven by reduced work loss in the treatment group. Results were sustained at 3-month and 1 year follow-up.
conclusionsInternet-delivered CBT appears to generate health gains in IBS treatment and is associated with cost-savings from a societal perspective.
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