Web-Based Therapist Training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression: Pilot Study

Training mental health professionals to deliver evidence-based therapy (EBT) is now required by most academic accreditation bodies, and evaluating the effectiveness of such training is imperative. However, shortages of time, money, and trained EBT clinician teachers make these challenges daunting. N...

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Published in:Journal of medical Internet research 2017-07, Vol.19 (7), p.e257-e257
Main Authors: Kobak, Kenneth A, Lipsitz, Joshua D, Markowitz, John C, Bleiberg, Kathryn L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accreditation
Adult
Clinical medicine
Cognition & reasoning
Depression - therapy
Efficacy
Evidence-based medicine
Feasibility
Female
Grief
Humans
Instructional design
Internet
Internet - utilization
Interpersonal psychotherapy
Male
Medical personnel
Mental depression
Mental health
Mental health professionals
Middle Aged
Money
Online instruction
Original Paper
Patients
Physical Therapists - education
Pilot Projects
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy - methods
Questionnaires
Retention
Shortages
Teachers
Technology
Therapists
Therapy
Trainees
Training
Video conferencing
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Summary:Training mental health professionals to deliver evidence-based therapy (EBT) is now required by most academic accreditation bodies, and evaluating the effectiveness of such training is imperative. However, shortages of time, money, and trained EBT clinician teachers make these challenges daunting. New technologies may help. The authors have developed the first empirically evaluated comprehensive Internet therapist training program for interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT). The aim of this study was to examine whether (1) the training protocol would increase clinicians' knowledge of IPT concepts and skills and (2) clinicians would deem the training feasible as measured by satisfaction and utility ratings. A total of 26 clinicians enrolled in the training, consisting of (1) a Web-based tutorial on IPT concepts and techniques; (2) live remote training via videoconference, with trainees practicing IPT techniques in a role-play using a case vignette; and (3) a Web-based portal for therapists posttraining use to help facilitate implementation of IPT and maintain adherence over time. Trainees' knowledge of IPT concepts and skills improved significantly (P
ISSN:1438-8871
1439-4456
1438-8871
DOI:10.2196/jmir.7966