The OnTrack Diabetes Group Therapy Project: Feasibility Trial of a Web-based CBT Program with Conjunctive Group Therapy
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Paper/Presentation Title | The OnTrack Diabetes Group Therapy Project: Feasibility Trial of a Web-based CBT Program with Conjunctive Group Therapy |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Cassimatis, Mandy (Author), Kavanagh, David (Author), Kazantzis, Nikolaos (Author) and Mullens, Amy B. (Author) |
Year | 2019 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | https://isrii2019.nz/ |
Conference/Event | International Society for Research on Internet Interventions - ISRII: The Next Generation (2019) |
Event Details | International Society for Research on Internet Interventions - ISRII: The Next Generation (2019) Event Date 13 to end of 15 Feb 2019 Event Location Auckland, New Zealand |
Abstract | Context. Type 2 diabetes is a global public health concern due to its wide-spread impacts on mortality, morbidity and quality of life, which are largely preventable through adequate self-management. However, emotional and psychological barriers to effective self-management remain a challenge for health systems to address. Interventions targeting diabetes self-management, emotional and psychological issues can lead to improvements in patients’ physical and mental health outcomes. Furthermore, there is a significant, positive relationship between social support and psychological wellbeing in people with diabetes and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has demonstrated efficacy in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety in this population. Intervention. This paper presents on the feasibility trial of an intervention that includes social support in the form of CBT-based group therapy delivered in conjunction with a web-based CBT type 2 diabetes self-management and mood intervention. Methods. Aims of this study include: (i) to evaluate user uptake, engagement, perceived usefulness and acceptability of the intervention; and (ii) to evaluate the implementation fidelity of both intervention components, as well as group cohesion and group-facilitator alliance, and their relationship to participant engagement in the group therapy program. A sample of 30 adults with type 2 diabetes is recruited to take part in the trial at three locations, including metropolitan Victoria and regional areas of Victoria and Queensland. Results. Results will indicate the feasibility of delivering a face-to-face group therapy program with web-based support and will inform the future roll-out of the program as a complete web-based intervention. Conclusions. Implications for the future implementation of the program based on feasibility trial findings will be discussed. |
Keywords | Diabetes; interventions; cognitive behaviour therapy |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 320214. Nephrology and urology |
420603. Health promotion | |
520399. Clinical and health psychology not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Federation University |
Queensland University of Technology | |
Monash University | |
School of Psychology and Counselling | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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