Abstract
Background: While videoconference cognitive behavioral therapy (V-CBT) has shown promising results in controlled studies, data from routine care are rare. We examined (1) changes in depressive symptoms and life satisfaction during V-CBT in German routine outpatient care for patients with depressive disorders, (2) the quality of the established working alliance, and (3) the influence of working alliance and the patients’ technology commitment on outcomes. Patients and Methods: Patients with primary diagnoses of depressive disorders were treated with V-CBT and concurrent internet-guided self-help via the MindDoc program, which operates within the regulations of the German health care system. The patients completed the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) for depressive symptoms, an item on life satisfaction before and after treatment, the Working Alliance Inventory (WAI), and the Technology Commitment questionnaire for beliefs about handling technology. Results: Fifty-nine patients (71.2% female) with a mean age of 44.46 years (SD = 12.86) were included in the analyses. Longitudinal multilevel mixed models revealed improvements in depressive symptoms (Cohen’s d = 1.27) and life satisfaction (d = 0.80). The working alliance was good and showed a positive association with outcome, while technology commitment did not. Conclusion: V-CBT seems effective in reducing depressive symptoms, increasing life satisfaction, and establishing a good working alliance in routine care.
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