Internet Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to Patients With Heart Failure and Depression

Internet Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to Patients With Heart Failure and Depression A Randomised Controlled Study of Short and Long Term Effects on Depressive Symptoms

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the short (9 weeks) and long (6 and 12 months) term effects of an 9 weeks intervention of internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy on depressive symptoms, worrying/anxiety, sleep, self-care knowledge and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure and depression.

Inclusion Criteria:

• > 18 years
• have time to participate in the study,
• treatment for HF according to the European Society of Cardiology guidelines2
• stable HF (NYHA class I-III) and not being hospitalized for HF the latest month
• signs of suffering of depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 >9 points

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe HF (NYHA IV) or another severe chronic life threatening disease.
• severe depression assessed to need hospital care