Design and Usability Testing of a Novel Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) Software Platform for Children with Anxiety.
Background: Anxiety disorders are common in childhood, yet access to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is often limited. Internet-delivered CBT (iCBT) can help overcome these barriers, but evidence in younger children remains scarce. This pilot study describes the development and preliminary evalua...
| Publicado en: | Children Vol. 12; no. 11; pp. 1535 - 1548 |
|---|---|
| Autores principales: | , , , , , , , , , , , , |
| Formato: | pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
| Publicado: |
MDPI
Nov2025
|
| Acceso en línea: | Ver este registro en EBSCOhost |
| fields | @attributes: recordID: 1 pdfLink: plink: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=189652568&site=ehost-live header: @attributes: shortDbName: ccm uiTerm: 189652568 longDbName: CINAHL Complete uiTag: AN controlInfo: bkinfo: dissinfo: jinfo: jid: 22279067 LW6K jtl: Children issn: 22279067 maglogo: N pubinfo: dt: Nov2025 vid: 12 iid: 11 pid: 97109 pub: MDPI artinfo: ui: 189652568 189652568 189652568 10.3390/children12111535 189652568 ppf: 1535 ppct: 13 formats: tig: atl: Design and Usability Testing of a Novel Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) Software Platform for Children with Anxiety. aug: au: Pera, Maria Carmela Poli, Caterina Gnazzo, Martina Baldini, Valentina Delsante, Laura Pacchioni, Marco Orsini, Mirko Campana, Beatrice Rita Diodati, Francesca Puntoni, Matteo Maglietta, Giuseppe Caminiti, Caterina Esposito, Susanna affil: Pediatric Clinic, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy sug: subj: Cognitive Therapy Evaluation Internet Anxiety Therapy Software Evaluation Caregivers Patient Safety Human Male Female Child Usability Study Funding Source Italy Pilot Studies Semi-Structured Interview Questionnaires Audiorecording Thematic Analysis Gamification Descriptive Statistics Telehealth Child: 6-12 years Male Female ab: Background: Anxiety disorders are common in childhood, yet access to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is often limited. Internet-delivered CBT (iCBT) can help overcome these barriers, but evidence in younger children remains scarce. This pilot study describes the development and preliminary evaluation of an Italian iCBT platform for children with mild to moderate anxiety. Methods: Five children aged 8–12 years and their caregivers were recruited through pediatricians. Eligibility was assessed using the MASC-2 and a psychiatrist interview. Each child completed a supervised session with the WebApp, which delivers CBT modules combining psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, relaxation, and gamified activities. Usability was evaluated using the ita-MAUQ, observation, and interviews. Results: All participants completed the session without dropouts. Mean ita-MAUQ scores were consistently above the midpoint, with the highest ratings for interface design and satisfaction. Children appreciated the interactive, game-like features, while caregivers valued the clarity and practicality of content. Qualitative feedback indicated good comprehensibility and engagement, with suggestions for improving navigation flow and language adaptation. No adverse events occurred. Conclusions: This pilot study supports the feasibility, safety, and acceptability of the new iCBT platform and provides essential insights for its refinement and future large-scale clinical trials. pubtype: Academic Journal doctype: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article ougenre: Article language: English refInfo: holdings: @attributes: islocal: N |
|---|