and decreased quality of life (QoL), are common in patients with heart failure (HF). However,
treatment strategies for depressive symptoms in patients with HF still remain to be
established. Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT), as guided self-help CBT
programs, has shown good effects in the treatment of depression. Until now, ICBT has not
been evaluated in patients with HF with depressive symptoms. Objective The aims of this …
Background: The aims of this study were to:(I) evaluate the effect of a nine-week guided
Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) program on depressive symptoms (DS)
in patients with HF;(II) to assess factors associated with the change in DS; and (III) to
investigate the effect of the ICBT program on cardiac anxiety and QoL. Methods: Fifty
participants were included and randomized into two treatment arms: ICBT or an online
moderated discussion forum (DF). Data were collected at baseline and at the nine-week …