Cognitive
behavioural therapy delivered electronically to treat people with depression is
more effective than face to face, suggests an evidence review led by McMaster
University.
Based on randomized
control trials, the systematic review and
analysis revealed that cognitive behavioural therapy that connected
therapists and patients through such modes as web-based applications,
video-conferencing, email and texting, improved patients' symptoms
better than face to face when measured using standardized mood symptoms
scales. As well, there was no difference in the level of satisfaction or
function between the two methods of delivery.