Cognitive behavioural computer therapy for the anxiety disorders: A pilot study

Abstract

As part of a wider attempt to improve treatment provision in primary care and to provide greater patient choice, a pilot study of a three session CD-ROM anxiety management programme was tested on 26 carefully assessed and representative long-term sufferers of anxiety disorder living in an area of high social deprivation. The aim was to test whether a successful written package could be turned into an interactive computer package capable of providing a rapid, effective and inexpensive intervention to those patients who wish such an approach. Treatment outcome to 6-month follow-up suggests that this approach was effective and was welcomed by patients.