Norwegian general practitioners' perspectives on implementation of a guided web-based cognitive behavioral therapy for depression: a qualitative study.

Maja Wilhelmsen Ragnhild Sørensen Høifødt Nils Kolstrup Knut Waterloo Martin Eisemann Richard Chenhall Mette Bech Risør

Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2014)

GPs' feedback in the present study contribute to our understanding of the challenges of changing treatment for depression. Our findings indicated that recommending ICBT could add to the GP's toolkit. Offering training and highlighting the following aspects may increase recommendation of ICBT by GPs: (1) ICBT is theory-based and credible, (2) ICBT increases the GPs' work satisfaction by having a tool to offer, and (3) ICBT facilitates empowerment of patients in their own health. In addition, the present study also indicated that complex aspects must be accommodated before module follow-ups can be incorporated into GPs' treatment of depression.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
healthcare
end stage renal disease
sleep quality
mental health
primary care
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
combination therapy
physical activity
patient reported outcomes
social media