Automated Feedback After Internet-Based Depression Screening: Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The clinical and cost-related consequences of internet-based depression screening, in combination with automated feedback, have been rarely investigated. We aimed to conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis of DISCOVER, a 3-armed, observer-masked, randomized controlled trial that focused on 2 versions of automated feedback interventions after internet-based depression screening.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of automated nontailored and tailored feedback interventions after internet-based depression screening from a societal perspective.

Methods

Participants were recruited from the general population via traditional and social media. Participants who were undiagnosed but screened positive for depression on an online version of t

SUBMITTER: Kreis LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12724478 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature