| Abstract [eng] |
The doctoral dissertation by Augustė Nomeikaitė was prepared between 2021 and 2025 at the Center for Psychotraumatology, Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, Vilnius University. The doctoral research aimed to explore factors associated with sustained mental health improvements among health care workers following an internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy intervention for stress recovery. It examined the long-term effects of the intervention, interrelations between mental health outcomes, the role of guided support, the impact of tailored prompts, and users' experiences with the intervention. A mixed-methods approach was employed, comprising four published studies: two randomized controlled trials, one qualitative study, and one secondary data analysis. Overall, the dissertation demonstrates the lasting efficacy of an internet-delivered stress recovery intervention in supporting the mental health of health care workers, informs the resource-efficient design of internet-delivered interventions, and highlights the importance of a person-centered approach in digital mental health care. |
