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CPT Coach Review

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Credibility

Credibility

2.00 / 5.00

Overall Score: 6/15

Consumer Ratings: 0/2
Proposed Goal: 2/2
Evidence-Based Content: 1/1
Software Updates: 0/2
Clinical Input in Development: 1/1
Research on Development Process: 1/1
Efficacy of Other Products: 1/1
Research Independence and Review: 0/2

Rating Date: November 2022

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User Experince

User Experience

3.15 / 5.00

Engagement: 2.53 Functionality: 3.50 Aesthetics: 2.44 Information: 4.14 Subjective quality score: 1.92 Perceived impact score: 2.25 Rating date: January 2019 Rated by: PsyberGuide

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Transparency

Transparency

Questionable

Overall Score: Questionable

Does the app have a privacy policy?: Yes

Does the policy describe the information storage and sharing procedures related to user entered information OR state that user information is stored locally?: Yes

Does the app provide the option of a pin entry or log-in process to view and enter user data?: No/Can’t Tell

Does the privacy policy state that the app/server encrypts the entered data OR state that user information is stored locally?: Yes

Does the privacy policy state whether or not users can delete entered information OR state that user information is stored locally?: Yes

Does the privacy policy state whether or not users can edit entered information OR state that user information is stored locally?: Yes

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Professional Reviews

Professional Review

Not Yet Available

This is a companion app designed to be used for clients undergoing Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a cognitive-behavioral treatment designed to help address symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In the app, users can access a series of 12 CPT worksheets that include activities such as logging problematic beliefs surrounding traumatic events, using questions to challenge problematic beliefs, and identifying patterns of problematic thinking. The app also provides readings which elaborate on the different treatment activities. The app also contains assessments and users can track progress over time.

Technical Details

Available For: Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch; Web
Developer: US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Type of Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Principles, Symptom Tracking/Self-Monitoring, Psychoeducation & Information
Targeted Conditions: PTSD
Target Audience: Adults, Military Personnel
Designed to be used in conjunction with a professional? Recommended
Languages Available: English
Cost: Free
Get it on: Web, Apple App Store

Research on this App

There is no direct scientific research on the effectiveness of CPT Coach

Click the links below to learn more about the treatment types used in this app.
How Cognitive Training Works
How Symptom Trackers Work

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