Development and initial testing of a multimedia program for computer-assisted cognitive therapy

A multimedia program for computer-assisted psychotherapy has been developed to help patients learn cognitive therapy skills. The program is designed to provide psychoeducation, teach self-help methods, and give information to clinicians on the patient's progress in using the software. Multimedi...

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Published in:American journal of psychotherapy 2002, Vol.56 (1), p.76-86
Main Authors: WRIGHT, Jesse H, WRIGHT, Andrew S, SALMON, Paul, BECK, Aaron T, KUYKENDALL, Jeffrey, GOLDSMITH, L. Jane, ZICKEL, Mary Beth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Anxiety Disorders - therapy
Behavior therapy. Cognitive therapy
Biological and medical sciences
CAI
Cognitive Therapy - methods
Computer assisted instruction
Female
Humans
Kentucky
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Mood Disorders - therapy
Multimedia
Patient Satisfaction
Pilot Projects
Psychology
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Software
Therapy
Therapy, Computer-Assisted - methods
Treatments
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Summary:A multimedia program for computer-assisted psychotherapy has been developed to help patients learn cognitive therapy skills. The program is designed to provide psychoeducation, teach self-help methods, and give information to clinicians on the patient's progress in using the software. Multimedia technology is utilized to engage users in the learning process and to make the program accessible for persons who do not have computer or keyboard skills. A preliminary study with 96 subjects who used the software along with treatment as usual found that 75 (78.1%) completed the entire program. Users indicated a high rate of acceptance of this form of computer-assisted therapy, and mean scores on a measure of cognitive therapy knowledge were significantly improved.
ISSN:0002-9564
2575-6559
DOI:10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.2002.56.1.76