Renewed Feedback-Informed Group Treatment for Patients with Anxiety and Depressive Disorders
Author Information
Author(s): Koementas-de Vos Marjolein M., Tiemens Bea, Engelsbel Fabiana, de Jong Kim, Witteman Cilia L. M., Nugter M. Annet
Primary Institution: GGZ Noord-Holland-Noord, Heerhugowaard, The Netherlands
Hypothesis
The renewed FIGT tool is feasible and acceptable to both patients and therapists, and is more effective on symptoms and quality of life change than a previous FIGT tool and no feedback at all.
Conclusion
The renewed FIGT tool was more feasible and acceptable, but did not improve effectiveness on symptoms or quality of life compared to no feedback or only OQ-45 feedback.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients experienced more feedback discussions and better usability compared to only OQ-45 feedback.
- At least two thirds of the patients and therapists preferred using feedback in the future.
- Renewed FIGT did not improve effectiveness on clinical outcomes.
- Patients experienced more cohesion, engagement, and less avoidance with renewed FIGT.
Takeaway
This study looked at a new way to help people in group therapy for anxiety and depression. It found that while the new method was easier to use and liked by patients, it didn't make them feel better compared to older methods.
Methodology
A quasi-experimental pilot study comparing the new FIGT tool with historical cohorts using only OQ-45 feedback or no feedback.
Potential Biases
Potential biases due to non-randomized design and differences in demographic variables between cohorts.
Limitations
The study was quasi-experimental, lacked randomization, and had low internal consistency in some measures.
Participant Demographics
{"gender":{"male":27,"female":38},"age":{"mean":36.9,"sd":13.4},"primary_diagnosis":{"major_depressive_disorder":51,"anxiety_disorder":14}}
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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