Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for People with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Feasibility Study
Abstract
Individuals with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) can experience high levels of emotional distress, leading to decreased quality of life and increased health care costs. Bowen's feasibility framework was used to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and limited efficacy of an innovative clinician-guided internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy program (ICBT) specialized for people with mTBI to improve their wellbeing. The data illustrated strong adherence and program satisfaction from participants. Likewise, statistically and clinically significant changes in symptoms of unhappiness and anxiety were found, along with improved self-efficacy and quality of life. The findings of this study contribute new knowledge to the emerging literature on ICBT and its effectiveness on those with neurological conditions (i.e., mTBI). The data will be used to guide more extensive studies that will evaluate the program's effectiveness in a community setting to improve patients' overall wellbeing and access to mental health care services.