Table 2 Data extraction variables
Variable name | Description |
|---|---|
Author | The surname of the first author of the source publication. |
Year | Year study published. |
Country | Country and population where the study was conducted. |
WBTI | Name of the web-based therapeutic intervention. |
Aim | Purpose of the WBTI (e.g. treatment, education, adherence, chronic disease management) |
Health condition | The health condition targeted by the WBTI. |
Participants | Descriptive demographics about the study population |
Delivery mode | WBTI components, frequency intensity and duration of use, self or clinician administered, or clinician assisted |
Context | The setting where the study was conducted (e.g. health service or community setting, geographic location (urban, rural, remote), other relevant details reported by authors. |
Design | The study design. |
Outcomes | The key outcome measures for the study. |
Results | Whether the WBTI had a positive or negative change, or no change. |
Explanation | Explanations provided by the authors for uptake and treatment effects. |
Findings | Author’s conclusions, interpretations and recommendations. |