Digital tools to support mental health: a survey study in psychosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a notable a gap between promising research findings and implementation of digital health tools. Understanding and addressing barriers to use is key to widespread implementation.

Methods

A survey was administered to a self-selecting sample in-person (n = 157) or online (n = 58), with questions examining: i) ownership and usage rates of digital devices among people with psychosis; ii) interest in using technology to engage with mental health services; and iii) facilitators of and barriers to using digital tools in a mental healthcare context.

Results

Device ownership: Virtually all participants owned a mobile phone (95%) or smartphone (90%), with Android phones slightly more prevalent than iPhones. Only a minority owned a fitness tracker (15%) or sma

SUBMITTER: Eisner E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10559432 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature