Assessing the Efficacy of Mobile Health Apps Using the Basic Principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Systematic Review
Overview
This systematic review evaluates the efficacy of mobile health applications based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles by analyzing eight randomized controlled trials. The authors assess effect sizes across various mental health issues, noting that while results support the use of these apps, their long-term effectiveness requires further investigation. The resource is intended for researchers and professionals interested in the evidence base for digital CBT interventions.
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- OpenAlex
- Author
- Amy Leigh Rathbone (University of Greater Manchester), Laura Clarry (University of Greater Manchester), Julie Prescott (University of Greater Manchester)
- Published
- 2017-11-28
- OA status
- gold
- DOI
- 10.2196/jmir.8598
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- 176
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BibTeX
@article{allodium:9b1f94780ff14831,
title = {Assessing the Efficacy of Mobile Health Apps Using the Basic Principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Systematic Review},
author = {Amy Leigh Rathbone and Laura Clarry and Julie Prescott},
year = {2017},
journal = {OpenAlex},
doi = {10.2196/jmir.8598},
url = {https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.8598}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Assessing the Efficacy of Mobile Health Apps Using the Basic Principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Systematic Review AU - Rathbone, Amy Leigh AU - Clarry, Laura AU - Prescott, Julie PY - 2017 PB - OpenAlex DO - 10.2196/jmir.8598 UR - https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.8598 ER -
APA
Rathbone, A. L., Clarry, L., & Prescott, J. (2017). Assessing the Efficacy of Mobile Health Apps Using the Basic Principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Systematic Review. OpenAlex. https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.8598
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