title: Computerised cognitive behavioural therapy in an adult mental health service: a pilot study of outcomes and alliance.
abstract: This pilot study aimed to explore the clinical outcomes and therapeutic relationship for clients of an adult mental health service using Beating the Blues, a computerised cognitive behaviour therapy (CCBT) package. Sixteen participants completed the programme and reported a significant reduction in Beck Depression Inventory scores posttreatment. Participants' mean item ratings on the relationship measure were above the neutral midpoint, but no association was found between the therapeutic relationship and outcome. The results are discussed in terms of the utility of CCBT as part of a stepped-care model and how further research might usefully explore the nature of the relationship formed between clients and CCBT programmes.
authors.affiliation: Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, County Durham, UK.
authors.forename: John A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Ormrod
authors.forename: Liz
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kennedy
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Cavanagh
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted; D016896:Treatment Outcome