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Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychological Distress in Patients with Physical Illnesses: A Systematic Review

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Whilst cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) has been shown to improve outcomes in patients with chronic physical illnesses, there are barriers to its implementation which computerised CBT (CCBT) may overcome. We reviewed all studies of CCBT for treating psychological distress (PD) in chronic physical illness populations. Systematic searches were undertaken in July, 2013. All articles about CCBT for PD secondary to physical illness were included. Twenty-nine studies (thirty papers) were included. Overall, the quality of evidence was poor. Studies about irritable bowel syndrome demonstrated the best evidence. The evidence for CCBT in the treatment of PD in physical illness patients is modest, perhaps due to the seldom use of PD screening. More robust research designs including longer follow up periods are required. Nevertheless, no studies reported a negative effect of CCBT on any outcome measures.

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Andrew McCombie is supported by a University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship and is a recipient of a Todd Foundation Award for Excellence.

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  3. School of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia

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  4. Department of Health Sciences, University of York, ARRC Building, Area 4, Heslington, York, UK

    Antonina Mikocka-Walus

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McCombie, A., Gearry, R., Andrews, J. et al. Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychological Distress in Patients with Physical Illnesses: A Systematic Review. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 22, 20–44 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-015-9420-0

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