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
23 Pages Posted: 28 Jan 2015 Last revised: 8 May 2019
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
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