Just-in-Time Adaptive Mechanisms of Popular Mobile Apps for Individuals With Depression: Systematic App Search and Literature Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The number of smartphone apps that focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of depression is increasing. A promising approach to increase the effectiveness of the apps while reducing the individual's burden is the use of just-in-time adaptive intervention (JITAI) mechanisms. JITAIs are designed to improve the effectiveness of the intervention and reduce the burden on the person using the intervention by providing the right type of support at the right time. The right type of support and the right time are determined by measuring the state of vulnerability and the state of receptivity, respectively.

Objective

The aim of this study is to systematically assess the use of JITAI mechanisms in popular apps for individuals with depression.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Teepe GW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8512178 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature