Effects of Web-Based Psychotherapeutic Interventions on Depression in Mood Disorders: A Meta-Analysis Study

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Gülırmak Güler K., Uzun S., Emirza E. G.

JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL NURSING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, pp.1-6, 2024 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Publication Date: 2024
• Doi Number: 10.3928/02793695-20241101-04
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL NURSING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, PASCAL, CINAHL, Psycinfo, DIALNET
• Page Numbers: pp.1-6
• Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose

To investigate the effects of web-based psychotherapeutic interventions on depression among individuals with mood disorders.

Method

For this meta-analysis study, data were obtained from October to December 2023 by searching PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, Google Scholar, and YÖK Thesis Center for articles published in the past 5 years. In the first stage of the search, 12,056 records were obtained. After removing duplicate studies, 4,910 records were considered for title and abstract review. After this evaluation, 139 studies were identified for full-text review. After the review, six studies reporting results on the effectiveness of web-based psychotherapeutic interventions on depression among individuals with mood disorders were ultimately included.

Results

Web-based interventions had significant positive effects and provided decreases in depression levels (standardized mean difference = −0.168, 95% confidence interval [–0.315, −0.021]; Z = −2.243; p < 0.05).

Conclusion

Web-based interventions for mood disorders may play an effective role in reducing the burden of chronic mental illness and improving patient outcomes.