Wiles Flashcards
What is this study called?
“effectiveness of CBT”
What was the aim?
To investigate the effectiveness of CBT in people who have not responded to medication
What type of study was this?
Longitudinal field study
How long did the study last?
1 year
What was manipulated by the researcher?
The IV
Were the EVs controlled?
No, there was limited control
Who were the participants?
From the Uk, ages 18-75
What did all the participants have in common?
They had all been taking antidepressants for more than 6 weeks with no improvement in symptoms
Were the participants randomly allocated?
Yes
How many people were in the CBT and medication group?
234
How many people were in the medication only group?
235 (control group)
How many 1 hour CBT sessions did the first group sit through?
12
What was found after 6 months about follow ups?
90% of participants were followed up
What was found after 6 months about the CBT group?
46% of group showed improvement in symptoms
How much of the control group improved?
22%
What was the conclusion?
That Antidepresents are most effective when used with CBT
How much percentage didn’t show improvement and therefore made the study unreliable?
54%
What are the positive ethics of this?
That all patients were still treated with their medication
