Internet-delivered emotional self-management program for the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic: Usability testing.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Internet-based self-help interventions have the potential to help people address their emotional needs at relatively low costs. However, if the system does not offer optimal functions, it could reduce end-user adherence and satisfaction with treatment and compromise the effectiveness of the program. This study evaluated the usability of an Internet-based self-help intervention for emotional self-management among the general population of Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

A balanced sex-age sample of 10 individuals who met the inclusion criteria were consecutively recruited online. The think-aloud testing method, the system usability scale and an ad hoc semi-structured interview were used to determine the overall system usability.Quantitative data were

SUBMITTER: Semonella M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11418310 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature