OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Internet Interventions-The Application of Information Technology in Me is 29. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Significant reduction in depressive symptoms among patients with moderately-severe to severe depressive symptoms after participation in a therapist-supported, evidence-based mobile health program deli	146
Evaluation of an online-based self-help intervention for patients with panic disorder – Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial	127
App-based intervention for reducing depressive symptoms in postpartum women: Protocol for a feasibility randomized controlled trial	102
Longitudinal follow-up of the randomized controlled trial of access to the trauma-focused self-management app PTSD Coach	80
Telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany: Results from three nationally representative surveys on use, attitudes and barriers among adults affected by depression	68
Including a discussion forum in a web-based intervention on fertility and sexuality following cancer – Usage and content	63
App-based maintenance treatment for alcohol use disorder after acute inpatient treatment: Study protocol for a multicentre randomized controlled trial	55
Cultural adaptation of a self-help app for grieving Syrian refugees in Switzerland. A feasibility and acceptability pilot-RCT	54
Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary clinical outcomes of a brief coping-focused intervention for delusions blended with smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment and intervention in pers	49
Long-term outcomes of smartphone-delivered cognitive behavior therapy for body dysmorphic disorder: A one-year naturalistic follow-up	46
Pragmatic clinical trial of two bilingual therapist-guided transdiagnostic iCBT programs for anxiety and depression in outpatient clinics in Canada	46
User experiences of college students using mental health applications to improve self-care: Implications for improving engagement	44
Feasibility of guided internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for patients with anorexia nervosa	40
Effectiveness of web-based and mobile-based psychological interventions to prevent perinatal depression: Study protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	39
Economic evaluation alongside a randomized controlled trial of blended cognitive-behavioral therapy for patients suffering from major depressive disorder	38
An Internet-based treatment for Flying Phobia using 360° images: Study protocol for a feasibility pilot study	37
Assessing the usability and user engagement of Thought Spot - A digital mental health help-seeking solution for transition-aged youth	37
Individual differences associated with treatment adherence and transfer effects following gamified web-based cognitive control training for repetitive negative thinking	36
Life goal reconstruction for people with chronic health conditions: Feasibility of a brief internet-based writing intervention using a minimally monitored delivery	36
An internet-based compassion course for healthcare professionals: Rationale and protocol for a randomised controlled trial	35
Acceptability and feasibility of a messenger-based psychological chat counselling service for children and young adults (“krisenchat”): A cross-sectional study	35
Usage activity, perceived usefulness, and satisfaction in a web-based acceptance and commitment therapy program among Finnish ninth-grade adolescents	35
Accessibility of mental health support in China and preferences on web-based services for mood disorders: A qualitative study	34
Efficacy of an online-group intervention after suicide bereavement: A randomized controlled trial	31
Long-term efficacy of audiologist-guided Internet-based cognitive behaviour therapy for tinnitus in the United States: A repeated-measures design	31

Mobile sensing to advance tumor modeling in cancer patients: A conceptual framework	30
Using Personas in the development of eHealth interventions for chronic pain: A scoping review and narrative synthesis	30
Engagement with a nationally-implemented digital behaviour change intervention: Usage patterns over the 9-month duration of the National Health Service Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme	29
Low-intensity online mindfulness-based intervention for university students with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic—A randomized controlled trial with 3-month follow-up	29