Effectiveness of ICBT for Severe Health Anxiety in Clinical Psychiatry.

"The treatment program consists of 12 chapters or modules spread over 12 weeks and contains written information, different exercises and weekly homework assignment. Patients get access to the CBT program via an internet portal and they have weekly contact with a licenced psychologist via encrypted email. Focus of the therapist support is to review the content of the weekly module, reinforce progress and engagement in therapy and assist with treatment difficulties. If needed, therapist can contact patients via telephone. Patients receive weekly reminders via SMS to login to the portal and fill out self-report measures."