The efficacy of automated feedback after internet-based depression screening: Study protocol of the German, three-armed, randomised controlled trial DISCOVER.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is one of the most disabling disorders worldwide, yet it often remains undetected. One promising approach to address both early detection and disease burden is depression screening followed by direct feedback to patients. Evidence suggests that individuals often seek information regarding mental health on the internet. Thus, internet-based screening with automated feedback has great potential to address individuals with undetected depression.

Objectives

To determine whether automated feedback after internet-based depression screening reduces depression severity as compared to no feedback.

Methods

The internet-based, observer-blinded DISCOVER RCT aims to recruit a total of 1074 individuals. Participants will be screened for depression using the Pa

SUBMITTER: Sikorski F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8350593 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature