Evaluation of a video-based Internet intervention as preparation for inpatient psychosomatic rehabilitation: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Jan Becker, Manfred E Beutel, Katharina Gerzymisch, Dirk Schulz, Martin Siepmann, Rudolf J Knickenberg, Stefan Schmädeke, Peter Ferdinand, Rüdiger Zwerenz, Jan Becker, Manfred E Beutel, Katharina Gerzymisch, Dirk Schulz, Martin Siepmann, Rudolf J Knickenberg, Stefan Schmädeke, Peter Ferdinand, Rüdiger Zwerenz

Abstract

Background: Patients' treatment expectations are a key factor in psychotherapy. Several studies have linked higher expectations to better treatment success. Therefore, we want to evaluate the impact of a targeted video-based intervention on patients' expectations and the treatment success of inpatient rehabilitation.

Methods/design: All patients who will be referred to inpatient psychosomatic rehabilitation in three clinics will receive a study flyer with information about how to log in to the study platform together with the usual clinic information leaflet. Patients will receive the study information and informed consent upon login and will be randomized into the intervention or the control group. The intervention group (n = 394) will get access to our virtual online clinic, containing several videos about inpatient rehabilitation, until their admission to inpatient rehabilitation. The control group (n = 394) will receive no special treatment preparation. Questionnaires will be given at study inclusion (T0), two weeks before admission to (T1), and at the end of (T2) inpatient rehabilitation. The primary outcome is the outcome expectancy measured with the Credibility Expectancy Questionnaire at T1. Secondary outcomes include treatment motivation, mental health, work ability, depression, anxiety, and satisfaction with and usage of the Internet platform.

Discussion: We expect the intervention group to benefit from the additional preparation concerning their outcome expectancy. If successful, this approach could be used in the future to enhance the efficacy of inpatient rehabilitation.

Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02532881 . Registered on 25 August 2015.

Keywords: Inpatient psychosomatic rehabilitation; Internet intervention; Online preparation; Outcome expectancy; Randomized controlled trial; Treatment expectation.

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Study design and time points of assessment. IG intervention group, CG control group, TAU treatment as usual

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