ArticleBJPsych open2023
A cognitive-behavioural therapy programme for managing depression and anxiety in long-term physical health conditions: mixed-methods real-world evaluation of the COMPASS programme.
Article in BJPsych open, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07099365 (A Randomised Controlled Cross-over Feasibility Trial of a Self-guided Smartphone App to Support Psychological Adjustment in Long-term Physical Conditions Compared to Usual Charity Support), which is not on this map. Cited by 6 papers.
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A Randomised Controlled Cross-over Feasibility Trial of a Self-guided Smartphone App to Support Psychological Adjustment in Long-term Physical Conditions Compared to Usual Charity Support
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.
- Using a Person-Centred Approach to Adapt a Digital Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (COMPASS-IBD).Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Trial
- The COMPASS-MS Study on Implementing Digital Assessment and Treatment for Psychological Distress in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: Protocol for a Real-World Longitudinal Study.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- A Pilot Study of the Real-World Impact of Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (COMPASS-IBD) on Inflammation, Disease Activity, and Healthcare Use.Biopsychosocial science and medicine · 2026Article
- A Real-World Longitudinal Case-Study Implementing Digital Screening and Treatment for Distress in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The COMPASS-IBD Patient Journey.Inflammatory bowel diseases · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundMental health comorbidities are common in physical long-term health conditions.
aimsWe evaluate the effectiveness of COMPASS, a therapist-supported, digital cognitive-behavioural therapy programme specifically designed to treat anxiety/depression in the context of long-term conditions. We also investigate patient experiences of the programme.
methodWe utilised a mixed-methods, non-randomised design. We analysed pre-post data from 76 patients with long-term conditions who were receiving psychological treatment (COMPASS) via local NHS services, using paired sample
resultsPatients who received COMPASS had significantly reduced depression (-2.47, 95% CI -3.7 to -1.3, P < 0.001; Cohen's
conclusionsResults suggest that COMPASS is effective in NHS settings, and is acceptable to patients. Content tailored to long-term conditions, therapist support and clear delivery strategies should be prioritised to aid intervention implementation.
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