The Acceptability and Usability of Digital Health Interventions for Adults With Depression, Anxiety, and Somatoform Disorders: Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of mental health disorders continues to rise, with almost 4% of the world population having an anxiety disorder and almost 3.5% having depression in 2017. Despite the high prevalence, only one-third of people with depression or anxiety receive treatment. Over the last decade, the use of digital health interventions (DHIs) has risen rapidly as a means of accessing mental health care and continues to increase. Although there is evidence supporting the effectiveness of DHIs for the treatment of mental health conditions, little is known about what aspects are valued by users and how they might be improved.

Objective

This systematic review aimed to identify, appraise, and synthesize the qualitative literature available on service users' views and experie

SUBMITTER: Patel S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7381032 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature