Exploring the Role of Persuasive Design in Unguided Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Among Adults: Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Meta-regression

Journals

1. Ritola V, Lipsanen J, Pihlaja S, Gummerus E, Stenberg J, Saarni S, Joffe G. Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Nationwide Routine Care: Effectiveness Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2022;24(3):e29384 View
2. Rubel J, Quest J, Pruessner L, Timm C, Hartmann S, Barnow S, Rittmeyer L, Rosenbaum D, Lalk C. Evaluation of an online-based self-help intervention for patients with panic disorder – Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Internet Interventions 2022;30:100584 View
3. Austin J, Drossaert C, van Dijk J, Sanderman R, Børøsund E, Mirkovic J, Schotanus-Dijkstra M, Peeters N, Van 't Klooster J, Schroevers M, Bohlmeijer E. Integrating Top-down and Bottom-up Requirements in eHealth Development: The Case of a Mobile Self-compassion Intervention for People With Newly Diagnosed Cancer. JMIR Cancer 2022;8(3):e37502 View
4. Guo Y, Li Y, Yu C, Xu H, Hong Y, Wang X, Zhang N, Zeng Y, Monroe-Wise A, Li L, Liu C, Cai W, Lin A. Long-term Effects of a Social Media–Based Intervention (Run4Love) on Depressive Symptoms of People Living With HIV: 3-Year Follow-up of a Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2022;24(6):e36809 View
5. Beahm J, McCall H, Carleton R, Titov N, Dear B, Hadjistavropoulos H. Insights into internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for public safety personnel: Exploration of client experiences during and after treatment. Internet Interventions 2021;26:100481 View
6. Beahm J, Landry C, McCall H, Carleton R, Hadjistavropoulos H. Understanding and Addressing Occupational Stressors in Internet-Delivered Therapy for Public Safety Personnel: A Qualitative Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2022;19(8):4744 View
7. Nißen M, Rüegger D, Stieger M, Flückiger C, Allemand M, v Wangenheim F, Kowatsch T. The Effects of Health Care Chatbot Personas With Different Social Roles on the Client-Chatbot Bond and Usage Intentions: Development of a Design Codebook and Web-Based Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2022;24(4):e32630 View
8. Hentati A, Forsell E, Ljótsson B, Kaldo V, Lindefors N, Kraepelien M. The effect of user interface on treatment engagement in a self-guided digital problem-solving intervention: A randomized controlled trial. Internet Interventions 2021;26:100448 View
9. Braun L, Freund J, Thielecke J, Baumeister H, Ebert D, Titzler I. Barriers to and Facilitators of Engaging With and Adhering to Guided Internet-Based Interventions for Depression Prevention and Reduction of Pain-Related Disability in Green Professions: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Mental Health 2022;9(11):e39122 View
10. Faller Y, Peynenburg V, Tessier E, Thiessen D, Hadjistavropoulos H. Efficacy of an Online Workplace Mental Health Accommodations Psychoeducational Course: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2023;20(7):5317 View
11. Hadjistavropoulos H, Reiser S, Beahm J, McCall H, Dena I, Phillips A, Scheltgen M, Sekhar S, Cox M, Cramm H, Reid N. Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Tailored to Spouses and Significant Others of Public Safety Personnel: Formative Evaluation Study. JMIR Formative Research 2023;7:e51088 View
12. Rubel J, Quest J, Pruessner L, Timm C, Hartmann S, Barnow S, Rittmeyer L, Rosenbaum D, Lalk C. Evaluation of a Web-Based Self-Help Intervention for Patients With Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Research Protocols 2023;12:e41440 View
13. Oey L, McDonald S, McGrath L, Dear B, Wootton B. Guided versus self-guided internet delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for diagnosed anxiety and related disorders: a preliminary meta-analysis. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 2023;52(6):654 View
14. Rubel J, Väth T, Hanraths S, Pruessner L, Timm C, Hartmann S, Barnow S, Lalk C. Evaluation of an online-based self-help program for patients with generalized anxiety disorder - A randomized controlled trial. Internet Interventions 2024;35:100716 View
15. Beahm J, McCall H, Carleton R, Jones N, Hadjistavropoulos H. Examining how organizational leaders perceive internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for public safety personnel using the RE-AIM implementation framework. Internet Interventions 2024;35:100718 View
16. Özer Ö, Köksal B, Altinok A. Understanding university students' attitudes and preferences for internet-based mental health interventions. Internet Interventions 2024;35:100722 View
17. Newby J, Upton E, Mason E, Black M. Technology-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Interventions. Psychiatric Clinics of North America 2024;47(2):399 View
18. Hadjistavropoulos H, McCall H, Dear B, Beahm J, Carleton R, Titov N. Outcomes of transdiagnostic internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy tailored to public safety personnel: A longitudinal observational study. Journal of Anxiety Disorders 2024;104:102861 View
19. Haunstrup J. Dynamic Leadership Tools Supporting Psychological Needs Satisfaction in Public Organizations: Experimental Evidence. Public Personnel Management 2024;53(4):572 View
20. Aazh H, Taylor L, Danesh A, Moore B. The Effectiveness of Unguided Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus for Patients with Tinnitus Alone or Combined with Hyperacusis and/or Misophonia: A Preliminary Analysis. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology 2022;33(7):405 View
21. McCall H, Hadjistavropoulos H. Impact of an Online Discussion Forum on Self-Guided Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Public Safety Personnel: Randomized Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2024;26:e59699 View
22. Chiu Y, Lee Y, Lin H, Cheng L. Exploring the Role of Mobile Apps for Insomnia in Depression: Systematic Review. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2024;26:e51110 View
23. El-Gayar O, Al-Ramahi M, Wahbeh A, Elnoshokaty A, Nasralah T. Mining User Reviews for Key Design Features in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Based Mobile Mental Health Apps. Telemedicine and e-Health 2024 View
24. Mutter A, Bücheler M, Idrees A, Domhardt M, Baumeister H. Persuasive design principle of social support in digital interventions targeting mental health symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2024;14(11):e086728 View
25. Alibudbud R. Global Utilization of Online Information for Anxiety Disorders From 2004 to 2022: An Infodemiological Study of Google and Wikipedia. Sage Open 2024;14(4) View
26. Wang S, Gao L, Wang C, Bai J, Shen M, Zhao X, Lin M. Effects of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy on anxiety and depressive symptoms among patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Psychiatry 2025;15 View
27. Lalk C, Väth T, Hanraths S, Pruessner L, Timm C, Hartmann S, Barnow S, Rubel J. Evaluation of an Online-Based Self-Help Program for Patients With Panic Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2025;27:e54062 View
28. Sørensen N, Skaarnes H, Mathiasen K, Thastum M, Lomholt J. Developing an Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention for Adolescents With Anxiety Disorders: Design, Usability, and Initial Evaluation of the CoolMinds Intervention. JMIR Formative Research 2025;9:e66966 View
29. Valentine L, Hinton J, Bajaj K, Boyd L, O’Sullivan S, Sorenson R, Bell I, Vega M, Liu P, Peters W, Mangelsdorf S, Wren T, Moller C, Cross S, McEnery C, Bendall S, Nicholas J, Alvarez-Jimenez M. A meta-analysis of persuasive design, engagement, and efficacy in 92 RCTs of mental health apps. npj Digital Medicine 2025;8(1) View
30. Hammerfald K, Jahren H, Solbakken O. The association between patient engagement and treatment outcome in guided internet-delivered CBT for anxiety and depression. Frontiers in Psychology 2025;16 View
31. Senyard E, Rowe A, Krishnamoorthy G, March S. Understanding Adolescents' Perceived Barriers to Engagement in Online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Programs for Anxiety and Their Ideas for Enhancing User Experience. Journal of Clinical Psychology 2025;81(10):930 View
32. Sapkota R, Gretton A, Wilhelms A, Bisby M, Dear B, Titov N, Hadjistavropoulos H. Feasibility trial of an unguided ultra-brief online psychological intervention within an online mental health clinic: The “things you do” intervention. Internet Interventions 2025;41:100852 View
33. Gordon J, Chenji S. Self-Guided Mental Health Interventions for Premenstrual Mood Symptoms. Current Psychiatry Reports 2025;27(12):758 View