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Published on in Vol 12 (2026)

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Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/84091, first published .
An AI-Driven Virtual Patient Platform (CBT Trainer) for Training Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Practitioners Against Competencies: Mixed Methods Pilot Study

An AI-Driven Virtual Patient Platform (CBT Trainer) for Training Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Practitioners Against Competencies: Mixed Methods Pilot Study

An AI-Driven Virtual Patient Platform (CBT Trainer) for Training Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Practitioners Against Competencies: Mixed Methods Pilot Study

Authors of this article:

Tianyu Terry Zhang1 Author Orcid Image ;   Rob Saunders1 Author Orcid Image ;   Stephen Pilling1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Ciarán O'Driscoll1 Author Orcid Image
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Tianyu Terry Zhang   1 , MSc, MPS ;   Rob Saunders   1 , PhD ;   Stephen Pilling   1, 2 , PhD ;   Ciarán O'Driscoll   1 , PhD

1 Research Department of Clinical, Educational & Health Psychology, Centre for Outcomes Research and Effectiveness (CORE), University College London, London, United Kingdom

2 Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom

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  • Tianyu Terry Zhang, MSc, MPS
  • Research Department of Clinical, Educational & Health Psychology
  • Centre for Outcomes Research and Effectiveness (CORE), University College London
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