Cultural adaptation of Internet- and mobile-based interventions for mental disorders: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Internet- and mobile-based interventions (IMI) are an effective and scalable low-threshold solution to reach people who are undersupplied by current healthcare. Adapting interventions to the cultural and ethnic background of the target group enhances their acceptance and effectiveness. However, no systematic approach to cultural adaptation of IMI has been established so far. Therefore, this review aims to summarise components and procedures commonly used in the cultural adaptation of IMI for mental disorders, as well as the current evidence base on whether such a cultural adaptation leads to an increased acceptance, adherence, and effectiveness of IMI for mental disorders.

Methods

A systematic literature search will be performed using the following databases: MEDL

SUBMITTER: Spanhel K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7472576 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature