Developing a Mobile App to Prevent Suicide Based on a Software Development Life Cycle: Application of Ecological Momentary Assessment and Interventions.

ABSTRACT: To improve mental health, diverse mobile applications (apps) have been developed to target those who actively use smartphones and in-phone apps. In this vein, this study developed a mobile app, eRAPPORT, to prevent suicide using ecological momentary assessment and intervention. A brief literature review and mobile app market search were conducted to determine the app's content and modality. The design and contents of eRAPPORT were developed through consulting with contextual and methodological experts for end-users' need assessment and technician review. For implementation, an experienced mobile app developer collaborated with the research team to create the app, which includes a safety plan, a feature to track suicidal risk and mental health status, evidence-based information from interna

SUBMITTER: Jeong H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11773313 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature