ArticleInternet interventions2021
Support for a non-therapist assisted, Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (iCBT) intervention for mental health in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
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Abstract
backgroundAnxiety is common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and associated with worse RA outcomes. This study assessed the feasibility and preliminary health impacts (mental and physical) of a non-therapist assisted, online mental health intervention targeting anxiety in this population.
methodsParticipants with confirmed RA and elevated anxiety symptoms were enrolled into the Worry and Sadness program, an Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (iCBT) intervention for anxiety and depression shown to be effective in the general population. Validated self-report measures of anxiety, depression, pain interference, fatigue, physical health-related quality of life, functional status, and patient-reported disease severity were collected at baseline, post-intervention, and at three-month follow-up. Emotional distress scores were tracked between lessons. Participants provided qualitative feedback in writing post-intervention.
resultsWe analyzed the responses of 34 participants; the majority was female (86%) and the mean age was 57 (SD = 13). Of these, 80% (
conclusionThe Worry and Sadness program shows promise as a feasible resource for improving mental health in RA.
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