Evaluation of Treatment Descriptions and Alignment With Clinical Guidance of Apps for Depression on App Stores: Systematic Search and Content Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of apps for the treatment of depression shows great promise. However, there is uncertainty regarding the alignment of publicly available apps for depression with clinical guidance, their treatment fidelity and evidence base, and their overall safety.

Objective

Built on previous analyses and reviews, this study aims to explore the treatment and safety issues of publicly available apps for depression.

Methods

We conducted a content analysis of apps for depression in the 2 main UK app stores (Google Play and Apple App Store). App store listings were analyzed for intervention content, treatment fidelity, and fit with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines for the treatment of depression in adults.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Bowie-DaBreo D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7695532 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature