{"entity": "publication", "iuid": "beee525f464e462ba5f1e3fe56b9c923", "timestamp": "2026-09-26T23:27:28.898Z", "links": {"self": {"href": "https://publications-affiliated.scilifelab.se/publication/beee525f464e462ba5f1e3fe56b9c923.json"}, "display": {"href": "https://publications-affiliated.scilifelab.se/publication/beee525f464e462ba5f1e3fe56b9c923"}}, "title": "Cost-effectiveness of internet-based cognitive-behavioural therapy and physical exercise for depression.", "authors": [{"family": "Kraepelien", "given": "Martin", "initials": "M", "orcid": "0000-0002-5294-4156", "researcher": {"href": "https://publications-affiliated.scilifelab.se/researcher/6f41dcaac0524a21bfe0b1bf75d705cb.json"}}, {"family": "Mattsson", "given": "Simon", "initials": "S"}, {"family": "Hedman-Lagerl\u00f6f", "given": "Erik", "initials": "E"}, {"family": "Petersson", "given": "Ingemar F", "initials": "IF"}, {"family": "Forsell", "given": "Yvonne", "initials": "Y"}, {"family": "Lindefors", "given": "Nils", "initials": "N"}, {"family": "Kaldo", "given": "Viktor", "initials": "V"}], "type": "journal article", "published": "2018-07-00", "journal": {"title": "BJPsych Open", "issn": "2056-4724", "volume": "4", "issue": "4", "pages": "265-273", "issn-l": null}, "abstract": "Both internet-based cognitive-behavioural therapy (ICBT) and physical exercise are alternatives to treatment as usual (TAU) in managing mild to moderate depression in primary care.\n\nTo determine the cost-effectiveness of ICBT and physical exercise compared with TAU in primary care.\n\nEconomic evaluation of a randomised controlled trial (N = 945) in Sweden. Costs were estimated by a service use questionnaire and used together with the effects on quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs). The primary 3-month healthcare provider perspective in primary care was complemented by a 1-year societal perspective.\n\nThe primary analysis showed that incremental cost per QALY gain was \u20ac8817 for ICBT and \u20ac14 571 for physical exercise compared with TAU. At the established willingness-to-pay threshold of \u20ac21 536 (\u00a320 000) per QALY, the probability of ICBT being cost-effective is 90%, and for physical exercise is 76%, compared with TAU.\n\nFrom a primary care perspective, both ICBT and physical exercise for depression are likely to be cost-effective compared with TAU.\n\nNone.", "doi": "10.1192/bjo.2018.38", "pmid": "30057780", "labels": [], "xrefs": [{"db": "pmc", "key": "PMC6060490"}, {"db": "pii", "key": "00038"}], "notes": [], "created": "2026-09-23T09:53:21.283Z", "modified": "2026-09-23T10:27:23.590Z"}