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ArticlePsychiatry investigation2018

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Applicability of Web-Based Interventions for Individuals with Depression and Quality of Life Impairment.

Danbi Yang, Ji-Won Hur, Yoo Bin Kwak, Sung-Won Choi

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

  1. Effectiveness of unguided web-based interventions for the treatment of depressive symptoms in improving the quality of life: a meta-analysis.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2025
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Danbi YangDepartment of Psychology, Duksung Women's University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Ji-Won HurDepartment of Psychology, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Yoo Bin KwakDepartment of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Sung-Won ChoiDepartment of Psychology, Duksung Women's University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

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Korea Health Industry Development InstituteMinistry of Health and Welfare HM15C1245
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe purpose of this meta-analysis was to determine the applicability of web-based treatment programs for individuals with depression and quality of life impairments.

methodsWe conducted database and manual searches using imprecise search-term strategy and inclusion criteria. Research published from 2005 to December 2015 was included in this study. Upon review, a total of 12 published papers on web-based intervention for individuals with depression were assessed eligible for this meta-analysis. Effect sizes were estimated for depression and quality of life.

resultsThe mean effect size of web-based treatment on depressive symptoms was 0.72. However, unlike the result showing medium to large effect size, the analysis on the quality of life did not yield adequate effects of web-based interventions.

conclusionOur results suggest robust benefits of employing web-based treatments for depressive symptoms. However, the adequacy of these relatively new intervention tools for individuals who suffer severe impairments of quality of life was found insufficient. The current study demonstrates the need to further develop web-based intervention techniques to improve overall functioning, as well as the clinical symptoms of patients with mental disorders.

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DepressionInternet-based interventionMeta-analysisQuality of lifeWeb-based intervention

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