Combined Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Face-to-Face Physiotherapy in Primary Health Care for Chronic Widespread Pain: Randomized Controlled Trial.

A randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research examined whether combining internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) with in-person physiotherapy sessions produces better outcomes than physiotherapy alone for patients with chronic widespread pain in primary care settings. The study evaluated this blended care model as a potential scalable approach to managing this complex, difficult-to-treat condition. Findings from this trial have direct implications for how physical therapists might integrate digital mental health tools into their treatment of patients with chronic pain.

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