Internet- and mobile-based aftercare and relapse prevention in mental disorders: A systematic review and recommendations for future research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental disorders are characterized by a high likelihood of recurrence. Thus, aftercare and follow-up interventions aim to maintain treatment gains and to prevent relapse. Internet- and mobile-based interventions (IMIs) may represent promising instruments in tertiary prevention. This systematic review summarizes and evaluates the research on the efficacy of IMIs as aftercare or follow-up interventions for adults with mental health issues.

Methods

A systematic database search (PsycInfo, MEDLINE, CENTRAL) was conducted and studies selected according to predefined eligibility criteria (RCTs, adult population, clinical symptoms/disorder, assessed with validated instruments, clinical-psychological intervention rationale, aftercare/follow-up intervention, web-/mobile-bas

SUBMITTER: Hennemann S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6205252 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature