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Randomized Trial of a Tailored Cognitive Behavioral Intervention in Type 2 Diabetes With Comorbid Depressive and/or Regimen-Related Distress Symptoms: 12-Month Outcomes From COMRADE.
Cummings, DM, Lutes, LD, Littlewood, K, Solar, C, Carraway, M, Kirian, K, Patil, S, Adams, A, Ciszewski, S, Edwards, S, et al
Diabetes care. 2019;(5):841-848
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OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) plus lifestyle counseling in primary care on hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in rural adult patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and comorbid depressive or regimen-related distress (RRD) symptoms. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This study was a randomized controlled trial of a 16-session severity-tailored CBT plus lifestyle counseling intervention compared with usual care. Outcomes included changes in HbA1c, RRD, depressive symptoms, self-care behaviors, and medication adherence across 12 months. RESULTS Patients included 139 diverse, rural adults (mean age 52.6 ± 9.5 years; 72% black; BMI 37.0 ± 9.0 kg/m2) with T2D (mean HbA1c 9.6% [81 mmol/mol] ± 2.0%) and comorbid depressive or distress symptoms. Using intent-to-treat analyses, patients in the intervention experienced marginally significant improvements in HbA1c (-0.92 ± 1.81 vs. -0.31 ± 2.04; P = 0.06) compared with usual care. However, intervention patients experienced significantly greater improvements in RRD (-1.12 ± 1.05 vs. -0.31 ± 1.22; P = 0.001), depressive symptoms (-3.39 ± 5.00 vs. -0.90 ± 6.17; P = 0.01), self-care behaviors (1.10 ± 1.30 vs. 0.58 ± 1.45; P = 0.03), and medication adherence (1.00 ± 2.0 vs. 0.17 ± 1.0; P = 0.02) versus usual care. Improvement in HbA1c correlated with improvement in RRD (r = 0.3; P = 0.0001) and adherence (r = -0.23; P = 0.007). CONCLUSIONS Tailored CBT with lifestyle counseling improves behavioral outcomes and may improve HbA1c in rural patients with T2D and comorbid depressive and/or RRD symptoms.
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Plus Healthy Lifestyle Enhancement for Depressed, Overweight/Obese Adolescents: Results of a Pilot Trial.
Jelalian, E, Jandasek, B, Wolff, JC, Seaboyer, LM, Jones, RN, Spirito, A
Journal of clinical child and adolescent psychology : the official journal for the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, American Psychological Association, Division 53. 2019;(sup1):S24-S33
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The objective of this article was to conduct a treatment development study to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of treating depressed, overweight/obese adolescents using both an exercise regimen and a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) protocol modified to address aspects of healthy living and nutrition (CBT plus healthy lifestyle; CBT-HL). A randomized controlled repeated measures design was used to test the hypothesis that CBT-HL would lead to greater reductions in depressed mood and weight compared to CBT for Depression Only (CBT). Participants (n=33; 24 in CBT-HL condition) included 33 adolescents (median age 15, 73% female, 61% white, 36% Hispanic) who met DSM-IV criteria for Current Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and had BMI ≥ 85th percentile. CBT-HL was found to be feasible to implement with most adolescents. Both conditions resulted in improvement in depressed mood. The CBT-HL protocol was more effective in stabilizing weight status as assessed by BMI. Percent time spent in MVPA was increased at 12 weeks for adolescents in CBT-HL compared to those in CBT. The CBT-HL protocol was acceptable to most, but not all, adolescents, and resulted in an improvement in depressed mood as well as stabilization of weight status. A larger study to test efficacy and moderators of treatment outcome is necessary to better understand which adolescents would benefit most from the increased demands of exercise and adhering to nutrition recommendations in addition to standard CBT for depression. Revisions to the treatment protocol to support weight loss, not just stabilization, are also suggested.
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Can Between-Session Homework Be Delivered Digitally? A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial of CBT for Adjustment Disorders.
Quero, S, Rachyla, I, Molés, M, Mor, S, Tur, C, Cuijpers, P, López-Montoyo, A, Botella, C
International journal of environmental research and public health. 2019;(20)
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Adjustment disorder (AjD) is one of the most common disorders in clinical practice, and its symptoms are severe enough to cause great distress and functional impairment. The AjD CBT protocol specifically developed for this disorder has shown positive results when delivered face to face and through virtual reality. Despite existing evidence supporting the benefits of therapeutic homework as part of a psychological intervention, little is known about how to increase homework engagement in psychotherapy. This study examines the feasibility (doability, initial efficacy and acceptability) of a digital support system to deliver homework via the Internet in the treatment of AjD. Participants were randomly assigned to a traditional homework condition or a digital support system condition. Both interventions resulted in statistically significant improvements, with large effect sizes, in all the outcome measures at post-treatment, with no significant differences between groups. At 12-month follow-up, these therapeutic gains were maintained, and an improvement was even observed in both conditions, with no significant differences between groups. Additionally, treatment satisfaction predicted efficacy in both groups separately and when the whole group was considered. This is the first study to explore the feasibility an initial efficacy of delivering a therapeutic homework component for AjD through the Internet.
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Leveraging digital technology to intervene on personality processes to promote healthy aging.
Marsch, LA, Hegel, MT, Greene, MA
Personality disorders. 2019;(1):33-45
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The scientific evidence is clear that personality processes (particularly conscientiousness and neuroticism) play an important role in healthy aging. Assuming it would be desirable to assist individuals to change their personality in directions that would promote healthy aging, the next step is designing interventions for the task. During the past decade, technological advances have made it possible to develop and evaluate interventions delivered via web and mobile digital technologies. The purpose of this article is to discuss the possibilities for leveraging technology to intervene on personality processes to promote healthy aging, with a specific emphasis on applications for older adults. We begin by reviewing interventions that target personality change to treat mental health problems and physical health, followed by the scant research leveraging digital technologies in targeting personality processes. We present a rationale for adopting a transdiagnostic model to guide intervention development and review the brief literature supporting transdiagnostic interventions when adapted for digital delivery (transdiagnostic Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy). We then summarize the literature on designing technology interventions to meet the specific needs of older adults and some of the impressive results from digital technology (Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy) intervention studies. We conclude with suggestions for addressing gaps in this important but understudied area of research, with a focus on research targeted to older adults. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).
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Effect of cognitive behavioral therapy for heart failure: A systematic review protocol of randomized controlled trial.
Gao, WQ, Wang, FZ, Wang, SN, Zhang, FN
Medicine. 2019;(33):e16803
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BACKGROUND This proposed study will systematically assess the effect and safety of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for heart failure (HF). METHODS We will search the following electronic databases for randomized controlled trials assessing the effect of CBT in patients with HF: PUBMED, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP Information, and Wanfang Data from their inceptions to present without any language limitations. Two authors will independently conduct the study selection, data extraction, and methodological quality assessment. The methodological quality will be evaluated by Cochrane risk of bias tool. RESULTS This study will assess the efficacy and safety of CBT for patients with HF. The primary outcomes consist of depression and anxiety. The secondary outcomes comprise of all-cause mortality, change in body weight, urine output, change in serum sodium; and any adverse events. CONCLUSION The results of this study will summarize the up-to-date evidence on the effect and safety of CBT for HF. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER PROSPERO CRD42019135932.
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Early rehabilitation of cancer patients-An individual randomized stepped-care stress-management intervention.
Arving, C, Assmus, J, Thormodsen, I, Berntsen, S, Nordin, K
Psycho-oncology. 2019;(2):301-308
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of an individual stepped-care stress-management intervention for cancer patients on cancer-related stress reactions (intrusion/avoidance), and secondarily on psychological distress (anxiety/depression) and emotional reactivity (impatience/hostility). METHODS Consecutively 291 cancer patients were included in a randomized controlled intervention study. Patients randomized to the intervention who did not report clinically significant stress levels (n = 72) after the first counseling session participated in only one counseling session and a follow-up (Step 1). The remaining patients (n = 66) received an additional three to eight sessions, depending on individual needs (Step 2). The intervention used techniques derived from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) such as daily registration of events and behaviors as well as scheduled behavioral and physical activity, along with short relaxation exercises. The intervention was completed within 26 weeks of inclusion. The Impact of Event Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Everyday Life Stress Scale were used to evaluate effects for 2 years. RESULTS The linear mixed effects model analysis showed a difference between the randomization groups in favor of the intervention for avoidance and intrusion after the first 6 weeks (P = 0.001 and P = 0.003) and for emotional reactivity after 17 weeks (P = 0.007). There were no differences in psychological distress. Decreases in cancer-related stress reactions and depression were noted for the Step 2 intervention. CONCLUSIONS An individual stepped-care stress-management intervention for cancer patients, performed by specially educated health professionals using techniques derived from CBT, seems beneficial for cancer patients and may therefore be a realistic complement to routine cancer care.
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Efficacy of an internet-based exposure treatment for flying phobia (NO-FEAR Airlines) with and without therapist guidance: a randomized controlled trial.
Campos, D, Bretón-López, J, Botella, C, Mira, A, Castilla, D, Mor, S, Baños, R, Quero, S
BMC psychiatry. 2019;(1):86
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BACKGROUND Internet-based treatments appear to be a promising way to enhance the in vivo exposure approach, specifically in terms of acceptability and access to treatment. However, the literature on specific phobias is scarce, and, as far as we know, there are no studies on Flying Phobia (FP). This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of an Internet-based exposure treatment for FP (NO-FEAR Airlines) that includes exposure scenarios composed of images and sounds, versus a waiting-list control group. A secondary aim is to explore two ways of delivering NO-FEAR Airlines, with and without therapist guidance. METHODS A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted in which 69 participants were allocated to: 1) NO-FEAR Airlines totally self-applied, 2) NO-FEAR Airlines with therapist guidance, 3) a waiting-list control group. Primary outcome measures were the Fear of Flying Questionnaire-II and the Fear of Flying Scale. Secondary outcomes included the Fear and Avoidance Scales, Clinician Severity Scale, and Patient's Improvement scale. Behavioral outcomes (post-treatment flights and safety behaviors) were also included. Mixed-model analyses with no ad hoc imputations were conducted for primary and secondary outcome measures. RESULTS NO-FEAR Airlines (with and without therapist guidance) was significantly effective, compared to the waiting list control group, on all primary and secondary outcomes (all ps < .05), and no significant differences were found between the two ways of delivering the intervention. Significant improvements on diagnostic status and reliable change indexes were also found in both treatment groups at post-treatment. Regarding behavioral outcomes, significant differences in safety behaviors were found at post-treatment, compared to the waiting list. Treatment gains were maintained at 3- and 12-month follow-ups. CONCLUSION FP can be treated effectively via the Internet. NO-FEAR Airlines helps to enhance the exposure technique and provide access to evidence-based psychological treatment to more people in need. These data are congruent with previous studies highlighting the usefulness of computer-assisted exposure programs for FP, and they contribute to the literature on Internet-based interventions. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first RCT to investigate the effectiveness of an Internet-based treatment for FP and explore two ways of delivering the intervention (with and without therapist guidance). TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT02298478 ( https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02298478 ). Trial registration date 3 November 2014.
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Process Evaluation of the BearStand Behavioral Intervention: A Social Cognitive Theory-Based Approach to Reduce Occupational Sedentary Behavior.
Wilkerson, AH, Bridges, CN, Wu, C, McClendon, ME, Walsh, SM, Patterson, MS, Umstattd Meyer, RM
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine. 2019;(11):927-935
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OBJECTIVE Describe the process evaluation of the behavioral intervention group of a multicomponent workplace intervention, BearStand, to reduce employees' sitting time using sit-stand workstations and behavioral strategies. METHODS Process evaluation metrics: dose delivered, dose-received exposure, dose-received satisfaction, and context were collected using an online survey. Participants included employees of a US university. RESULTS Overall, 38 of 52 participants completed the process evaluation. The majority were satisfied (53%) with the intervention. Participants' interactions with intervention materials decreased over time (73.7%, week 1, to 52.6%, week 13), and 42% and 33% of participants used suggested videos and apps, respectively. Participants found goal setting and self-regulation strategies to be the most helpful and identified workplace-related contextual barriers that impacted intervention engagement. CONCLUSIONS Future interventions should incorporate more engaging materials for participants, reduce contextual barriers, and facilitate use of apps and videos.
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Social cognitive theory-based intervention to promote physical activity among prediabetic rural people: a cluster randomized controlled trial.
Shamizadeh, T, Jahangiry, L, Sarbakhsh, P, Ponnet, K
Trials. 2019;(1):98
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BACKGROUND The present randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluated the effectiveness of a theory-based physical activity (PA) intervention for rural patients with prediabetes. It was hypothesized that a PA intervention program based on the social cognitive theory (SCT) will modify fasting blood sugar (FBS) among rural people with prediabetes, which in turn will result in a decrease in diabetes incidence in the rural area. METHODS A cluster RCT on prediabetic people was conducted in Ahar, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. A PA intervention in prediabetes was performed over 16 weeks of follow-ups in 12 villages (six per arm). Residents (n = 272; n = 136 per arm) were invited to participate in the study through rural health care centers during screening for eligibility. Participants in the intervention and control groups were informed of their prediabetic conditions and encouraged to make appropriate changes to their lifestyles to modify their prediabetes. The intervention was an educational program delivered over 16 weeks and involved behavioral change techniques. Through the education program, the intervention group received one session per week lasting about 90 min (a total of 16 sessions). The importance of risk control with PA, the duration of hill climbing, as well as exercise and safety tips were explained in a brochure that was given to the participants. Anthropometric measures, glycemic status, and PA were evaluated at the beginning of the program and after 16 weeks of follow-up. RESULTS The PA program showed a reduction in FBS mg/dl at 16 weeks (large-effect-size Cohen's d = -0.63, p = 0.001) compared to the control condition. PA intervention led to a large effect size on diastolic blood pressure (BP, - 1.01) and a medium effect size for systolic BP (- 0.57), body mass index (BMI, - 0.33), and weight (- 0.35). Based on generalized linear mixed model analysis, significant reductions in FBS (mg/dl), BMI, weight, and diastolic BP were found in the intervention group compared to the control group. CONCLUSION Our results support the effectiveness of an SCT-based PA intervention to reduce the risk of prediabetes developing into diabetes among rural patients with prediabetes. Findings suggest that implementation of SCT-based PA intervention for a rural population at risk of diabetes has potential benefits. TRIAL REGISTRATION Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials, IRCT201607198132N4 . Registered on 1 September 2017. Prospectively registered.
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Obesity.
Tsai, AG, Bessesen, DH
Annals of internal medicine. 2019;(5):ITC33-ITC48
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The role of internists in evaluating obesity is to assess the burden of weight-related disease, mitigate secondary causes of weight gain (medications, sleep deprivation), and solicit patient motivation for weight loss. Internists should assess these factors and emphasize the importance of weight loss for the individual patient. All patients wishing to lose weight should be encouraged to monitor their diet and physical activity and should be referred to high-intensity behavioral programs. Some patients with obesity may also benefit from pharmacotherapy or bariatric surgery.