Psychological medicine
-
Psychological medicine · Feb 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialCost-effectiveness and long-term effectiveness of internet-based cognitive behaviour therapy for severe health anxiety.
Severe health anxiety is a common condition associated with functional disability, making it a costly disorder from a societal perspective. Internet-based cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) is a promising treatment but no previous study has assessed the cost-effectiveness or long-term outcome of ICBT for severe health anxiety. The aim of this study was to investigate the cost-effectiveness and 1-year treatment effects of ICBT for severe health anxiety. ⋯ ICBT is a cost-effective treatment for severe health anxiety that can produce substantial and enduring effects.