Internet-Based Treatment of Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Feasibility, Evaluation, and Self-Report Data

Schoenenberg K, Bosbach K, Baumeister H, Küchler AM, Hartmann AS, Harrer M, Ebert DD, Martin A (2023)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2023

Journal

Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins

Book Volume: 211

Pages Range: 686-695

Journal Issue: 9

DOI: 10.1097/NMD.0000000000001693

Abstract

Initial findings indicate the effectiveness of internet-based interventions for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). In order to substantiate these findings, a seven-module guided internet-based intervention was created and examined. We report the mixed data of participants with clinical and subclinical BDD of the treatment group (n = 18). We investigated the feasibility, the quality of the program content, the design and usability, and its effects on symptom severity and related psychopathology. Adherence to the intervention was low and dropout rate high (55.6%). The program content, perceived website usability, and visual aesthetic were rated high. Credibility and expectancy were on a medium level. Satisfaction with appearance improved significantly in the intention-to-treat analysis (d = 0.58). In sum, symptom-related outcomes and program evaluation showed a positive trend albeit the study conduction was difficult. Future programs should investigate the role of additional motivation strategies and more flexible support addressing the known treatment barriers.

Authors with CRIS profile

Mathias Harrer Lehrstuhl für Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie

Involved external institutions

Bergische Universität Wuppertal DE Germany (DE) Universität Ulm DE Germany (DE) Universität Konstanz DE Germany (DE) Technische Universität München (TUM) DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Schoenenberg, K., Bosbach, K., Baumeister, H., Küchler, A.M., Hartmann, A.S., Harrer, M.,... Martin, A. (2023). Internet-Based Treatment of Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Feasibility, Evaluation, and Self-Report Data. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 211(9), 686-695. https://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NMD.0000000000001693

MLA:

Schoenenberg, Katrin, et al. "Internet-Based Treatment of Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Feasibility, Evaluation, and Self-Report Data." Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease 211.9 (2023): 686-695.

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