A qualitative interview study of patients' attitudes towards and intention to use digital interventions for depressive disorders on prescription.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depressive disorders are an emerging public health topic. Due to their increasing prevalence, patients with depressive disorders suffer from the lack of therapeutic treatment. Digital health interventions may offer an opportunity to bridge waiting times, supplement, or even substitute in-person treatment. Among others, the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) explains that actual technology use is affected by users' behavioural intention. However, patients' perspectives on digital interventions are rarely discussed within the specific context of primary care provided by general practitioners (GP) and need further exploration.

Method

A qualitative study design with semi-structured interviews was used to explore DTx-acceptance of patients with

SUBMITTER: Posselt J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10875127 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature