Remote Monitoring and Virtual Appointments for the Assessment and Management of Depression via the Co-HIVE Model of Care: A Qualitative Descriptive Study of Patient Experiences.

ABSTRACT: Objective: This qualitative study sought to explore patient experiences with technologies used in the Community Health in a Virtual Environment (Co-HIVE) pilot trial. Technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in mental healthcare, and user acceptance is critical for successful adoption and therefore clinical impact. The Co-HIVE pilot trialled a model of care whereby community-dwelling patients with symptoms of depression utilised virtual appointments and remote monitoring for the assessment and management of their condition, as an adjunct to routine care. Methods: Using a qualitative descriptive design, participants for this study were patients with symptoms of moderate to severe depression (based on the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire, PHQ-9), who had completed the C

SUBMITTER: Thompson A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11508023 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature