A Palmtop Computer Program for the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Newman, M. G., Consoli, A., & Taylor, C. B. (1999). A palmtop computer program for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. Behavior Modification, 23(4), 597-619. doi:10.1177/0145445599234005

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Michelle G. Newman

Pennsylvania State University - Department of Psychology

Andres Consoli

University of California, Santa Barbara

C. Barr Taylor

Stanford University - School of Medicine

Date Written: 1999

Abstract

Describes a palmtop computer program developed to increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The computer program offers advantages to researchers, therapists, and clients. These advantages include continuous, unobtrusive collection of process data on treatment adherence as well as on the impact of cognitive behavioral therapy techniques in the client's natural setting. In addition, the computer extends treatment beyond the therapy hour and motivates clients to comply with homework assignments by prompting practice of cognitive behavioral strategies. The successful application of the palmtop computer program in therapy with 3 GAD patients (aged 31, 40, and 55 yrs) suggests a new line of research directed toward increasing the cost-effectiveness of GAD treatment as exemplified by T. D. Borkovec and E. Costello.

Keywords: computer-assisted therapy, ecological momentary intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, efficiency and cost effectiveness, generalized anxiety disorder

Suggested Citation

Newman, Michelle G. and Consoli, Andres and Taylor, C., A Palmtop Computer Program for the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (1999). Newman, M. G., Consoli, A., & Taylor, C. B. (1999). A palmtop computer program for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. Behavior Modification, 23(4), 597-619. doi:10.1177/0145445599234005, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2555914

Michelle G. Newman (Contact Author)

Pennsylvania State University - Department of Psychology ( email )

University Park, PA
United States

Andres Consoli

University of California, Santa Barbara ( email )

South Hall 5504
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
United States

C. Taylor

Stanford University - School of Medicine ( email )

291 Campus Drive
Li Ka Shing Building
Stanford, CA 94305-5101
United States

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