Understanding the use/non-use of an internet-based intervention complementing standard depression treatment: A qualitative study of user's experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is sufficient evidence about the effectiveness of internet-based interventions; however, the users' level of adoption and utilization remains low, with this phenomenon requiring adequate explanation.

Objective

The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the users' perceptions and experience of a web-based program (ASCENSO), designed to complement (usual) in-person depression treatment.

Method

Twelve participants of the ASCENSO program, comprised of adult individuals (M = 44.3, SD = 13.4) of both genders (67% women) undergoing treatment for depression, were interviewed through semi-structured interviews. The data obtained from these interviews were analyzed utilizing a constructivist grounded theory approach. The interviews were tr

SUBMITTER: Fernandez O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10541756 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature