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. 2017 Jun 23;17(1):226.
doi: 10.1186/s12888-017-1377-0.

How can technology enhance cognitive behavioral therapy: the case of pediatric obsessive compulsive disorder

Lidewij H Wolters  1 , Vivian Op de Beek  2 , Bernhard Weidle  2 , Norbert Skokauskas  2
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How can technology enhance cognitive behavioral therapy: the case of pediatric obsessive compulsive disorder

Lidewij H Wolters et al. BMC Psychiatry. .

Abstract

Many children with mental health disorders do not receive adequate treatment due to the uneven dissemination of resources, and other barriers to treatment. In the case of pediatric obsessive compulsive disorder treatment progress is also hindered by partial or non-response to treatment in addition to poor compliance. This debate paper focuses on new technologies as a potential vehicle to address the challenges faced by traditional treatment, with special reference to cognitive behavioral therapy for pediatric obsessive compulsive disorder. We discuss the achievements and challenges that previous studies have faced, debate ways to overcome them, and we offer specific suggestions for further research in the area.

Keywords: Adolescents; Children; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Internet; OCD; Obsessive compulsive disorder; Smartphone application; Technology; Videoconferencing; tCBT.

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