Current research suggests that the delivery of cognitive behavioural therapy via a computer interface (CCBT) may be of value in the management of anxiety and depressive disorders. This evidence is, however, an insufficient basis on which to recommend the general introduction of this technology into the NHS.
Extended use of computerised therapy could increase NHS capacity by 25 per cent
Researchers from the School of Social Sciences at City University London have conducted research into the use of computer-aided therapy at mental health treatment centres and found that it can cut NHS waiting times for anxiety and depression treatment by as much as 25 per cent.
The research team assessed the impact of computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (CCBT) in an NHS cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) specialist centre using Beating the Blues (BtB) – the interactive multimedia CBT programme recommended by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (2006) as an important treatment choice for mild to moderate levels of depression in primary care.
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