Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety in Emergency Department Patients with Low-Risk Chest Pain: Insights from the PACER Randomized Clinical Trial
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Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety in Emergency Department Patients with Low-Risk Chest Pain: Insights from the PACER Randomized Clinical Trial

The PACER trial demonstrates that peer-supported internet-based CBT significantly reduces anxiety in ED patients with low-risk chest pain, with pronounced benefits in severe anxiety cases, supporting telehealth CBT as an effective anxiety treatment adjunct post-ED discharge.
Patient Perceptions of Quality of Shared Decision-Making for Lung Cancer Screening in Telehealth vs In-Person Discussions: A Synthesis of Evidence and Clinical Insights
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Patient Perceptions of Quality of Shared Decision-Making for Lung Cancer Screening in Telehealth vs In-Person Discussions: A Synthesis of Evidence and Clinical Insights

This review synthesizes current evidence comparing patient-perceived quality of shared decision-making (SDM) for lung cancer screening (LCS) delivered via telehealth versus in-person encounters, highlighting comparable outcomes and implications for equitable access.
Music Therapy Proves Noninferior to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Managing Anxiety in Cancer Survivors: Results from a Randomized Trial
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Music Therapy Proves Noninferior to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Managing Anxiety in Cancer Survivors: Results from a Randomized Trial

A randomized clinical trial demonstrates that telehealth-delivered music therapy is noninferior to cognitive behavioral therapy for reducing anxiety in cancer survivors, providing durable, clinically meaningful improvements and a viable alternative to traditional psychological interventions.
Tailored Weight Loss Interventions for Veterans with Serious Mental Illness: Efficacy and Implementation Insights from Recent RCT Evidence
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Tailored Weight Loss Interventions for Veterans with Serious Mental Illness: Efficacy and Implementation Insights from Recent RCT Evidence

This review synthesizes evidence from a 2025 randomized clinical trial evaluating a tailored weight loss program, CoachToFit, for veterans with serious mental illness, highlighting its potential to improve weight outcomes via remote support technologies and peer-led interventions.