Using EMPOWER in daily life: a qualitative investigation of implementation experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital self-management tools blended with clinical triage and peer support have the potential to improve access to early warning signs (EWS) based relapse prevention in schizophrenia care. However, the implementation of digital interventions in psychosis can be poor. Traditionally, research focused on understanding how people implement interventions has focused on the perspectives of mental health staff. Digital interventions are becoming more commonly used by patients within the context of daily life, which means there is a need to understand implementation from the perspectives of patients and carers.

Methods

Semi-structured one-on-one interviews with 16 patients who had access to the EMPOWER digital self-management intervention during their participation in a

SUBMITTER: Allan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10433590 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature