Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Research Protocols
Date Submitted: Mar 12, 2020
Date Accepted: Jun 3, 2020
Internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy for problematic alcohol use in a workplace setting: A research protocol for quantitative and qualitative evaluation of feasibility and outcomes
ABSTRACT
Background:
Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) for mental health issues has been successfully implemented in routine health care settings and research indicates that ICBT can also be applied to decrease problematic alcohol use in work place settings. However, qualitative studies investigating the feasibility of implementing ICBT in a work place context have been lacking.
Objective:
The primary aim of the current study is to investigate the feasibility of delivering ICBT for problematic alcohol use within an employee assistance program (EAP). The secondary aim is to compare outcomes for ICBT with face-to-face treatment in a naturalistic quantitative study.
Methods:
Recruitment to the study follows a five-session in-person psychological assessment at an EAP regarding an employee’s presumed problematic alcohol consumption. All assessed employees referred to ICBT or face-to-face treatment will be offered participation in the study. Interviews will be held with employees and their employer representatives following ICBT to elucidate both stakeholders’ experience and perception of ICBT and its context. Thematic analysis and grounded theory will be used to analyze the interview material. Outcome comparisons between ICBT and face-to-face treatment will be assessed quantitatively using a Reliable Change Index and analysis of variance.
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