Internet- and mobile-based aftercare and follow-up for mental disorders: protocol of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Mental disorders are characterised by a high likelihood of symptom recurrence or chronicity. Thus, in the vulnerable post-discharge phase, aftercare and follow-up aim at stabilising treatment effects, promoting functionality and preventing relapse or readmission. Internet- and mobile-based interventions may represent low threshold and effective extensions to aftercare in tertiary prevention of mental disorders.

Objectives

The planned systematic review and meta-analysis aims to synthesise and analyse existing evidence on the effectiveness of psychological internet- and mobile-based aftercare or follow-up in maintaining treatment effects and/or preventing recurrence in adults with mental disorders.

Methods and analysis

Electronic databases (PsycInfo, MEDLIN

SUBMITTER: Hennemann S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5726109 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature