Internet-delivered treatment to promote health
Andersson G, Ljótsson B, Weise C (2011)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2011
Journal
Book Volume: 24
Pages Range: 168-172
Journal Issue: 2
DOI: 10.1097/YCO.0b013e3283438028
Abstract
Purpose of Review: The aim of this paper is to provide an updated review of recent controlled trials of Internet interventions for health conditions and how the Internet is used to promote health. Recent Findings: We identified 18 published trials including studies on diabetes, cancer, pain conditions, obesity, irritable bowel syndrome, stress management, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, cerebral palsy, infertility, HIV infection, and fruit/vegetable consumption. Of the 18 trials, one-third targeted children and adolescents. Two cancer studies investigated the role of peer support in an online environment that failed to result in any major improvements. Overall, several trials did not result in any substantial significant improvements, but there are exceptions, such as treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, headache, and chronic pain. Although a few of the reviewed studies had sufficient sample sizes, the majority were small and underpowered. In particular, this was the case for the studies on children and adolescents. Summary: This review suggests that Internet interventions hold some promise as a complement to other treatments such as cognitive behavior therapy. The benefits from participating in online peer support groups are not clear. Although studies on children and adolescents have emerged, there is a lack of studies on older adults with health problems. © 2011 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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APA:
Andersson, G., Ljótsson, B., & Weise, C. (2011). Internet-delivered treatment to promote health. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 24(2), 168-172. https://doi.org/10.1097/YCO.0b013e3283438028
MLA:
Andersson, Gerhard, Brjánn Ljótsson, and Cornelia Weise. "Internet-delivered treatment to promote health." Current Opinion in Psychiatry 24.2 (2011): 168-172.
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