Abstract
PurposeThe purpose of study was to assess the impact of an online training program for a brief cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that integrated physical health management designed for use by mental health providers in the primary care setting.Design/methodology/approachIn total, 19 providers from two Veterans Health Administration (VHA) medical centers completed online training as part of a larger trial. Statistical analyses compared provider self-reported CBT knowledge and abilities at pretraining, posttraining, and long-term follow-up. Additionally, data were collected on providers’ experiences of the training.FindingsProviders’ baseline to post-training scores improved on general CBT knowledge and ability, as well as across 11 CBT principles and techniques. Post-training scores were maintained over time.Research limitations/implicationsA small sample size, sole focus on VHA data, and reliance on self-report measures are limitations of the study.Practical implicationsQualitative data suggested training was feasible, acceptable, and potentially scalable; however, a one-size-fits-all approach may not be ideal.Originality/valueOnline training has potential for providing wider access to providers with limited access to traditional face-to-face training.
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