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SynthesisThe journal of spinal cord medicine2023

Online psychosocial intervention for persons with spinal cord injury: A meta-analysis.

Daymon Blackport, Richard Shao, Jessica Ahrens, Keith Sequeira, Robert Teasell, Heather Hadjistavropoulos, Eldon Loh, Swati Mehta

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8 authors.

Daymon BlackportParkwood Institute Research, Parkwood Institute, London, Ontario, Canada.
Richard ShaoParkwood Institute Research, Parkwood Institute, London, Ontario, Canada.
Jessica AhrensParkwood Institute Research, Parkwood Institute, London, Ontario, Canada.
Keith SequeiraSt. Joseph's Health Care, Parkwood Institute, London, Ontario, Canada.
Robert TeasellSt. Joseph's Health Care, Parkwood Institute, London, Ontario, Canada.
Heather HadjistavropoulosDepartment of Psychology, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatoon, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-7092-9056
Eldon LohSt. Joseph's Health Care, Parkwood Institute, London, Ontario, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-5063-4827
Swati MehtaParkwood Institute Research, Parkwood Institute, London, Ontario, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-5036-9055

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDelivery of psychosocial interventions via the Internet has the potential to overcome barriers and increase access; however, effectiveness is yet to be established among those with spinal cord injury (SCI).

methodsThe objective of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the efficacy of Internet-based psychosocial interventions on the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and pain amongst those with SCI. The databases Medline, PsycInfo, and EMBASE were used to locate studies published between 1990 and December 2020. A study was included if (1) the study involved the application of an online psychosocial intervention; (2) adults with SCI; and (3) reported outcomes on depression and/or anxiety. From each study, participant characteristics and study details were extracted. A standardized mean difference (SMD) ± standard error and 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated for each outcome of interest and the results were pooled using a fixed-effects model.

resultsThe search yielded 920 studies, of which five were included in the final meta-analysis; It was revealed that Internet-based psychosocial interventions had a small effect on reducing overall anxiety (SMD: 0.42 ± 0.09, p

conclusionThe results of this meta-analysis provide evidence for the use of internet-based psychosocial interventions to manage anxiety and depression symptoms among those with spinal cord injuries.

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Internet-Based InterventionSpinal Cord InjuriesAdultAnxietyDepressionHumansPainPsychosocial InterventionCognitive behavioral therapyOnline healthPsychosocial interventionsSpinal cord injury

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PMID34935600
PMCPMC10274540

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