User Engagement in Mental Health Apps: A Review of Measurement, Reporting, and Validity.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:Despite the potential benefits of mobile mental health apps, real-world results indicate engagement issues because of low uptake and sustained use. This review examined how studies have measured and reported on user engagement indicators (UEIs) for mental health apps. METHODS:A systematic review of multiple databases was performed in July 2018 for studies of mental health apps for depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety that reported on UEIs, namely usability, user satisfaction, acceptability, and feasibility. The subjective and objective criteria used to assess UEIs, among other data, were extracted from each study. RESULTS:Of 925 results, 40 studies were eligible. Every study reported positive results for the usability, satisfaction, acceptability, or feasibili

SUBMITTER: Ng MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6839109 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature