International journal of geriatric psychiatry
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Int J Geriatr Psychiatry · Nov 2013
Computerised cognitive behavioural therapy for depression and anxiety with older people: a pilot study to examine patient acceptability and treatment outcome.
The study objective was to determine the acceptability and treatment outcome of using Beating the Blues (BTB) with older people (6 + years). Specific aims included identifying the treatment uptake and drop-out rate, and describing the role of basic demographics in therapy uptake. ⋯ Although further research is required, including a randomised controlled trial, the results of this initial pilot study provide evidence that BTB may offer an acceptable and effective treatment option for older people.