Diverse Patient Experiences of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Guided Peer Support for Generalized Anxiety Disorders.

Opportunities exist to improve patient experience in the emergency department for low-risk (ie, non-cardiac) chest pain patients with anxiety and panic as the underlying cause of symptoms. Referral to internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) with guided support is a scalable, evidence-based option that is underused, particularly among non-white patients. In collaboration with a diverse group of patient and community partners, we co-developed and tested an existing iCBT course for generalized anxiety disorder with delivery of guided support by a peer recovery specialist with concordant lived experience.