'Care co-ordinator in my pocket': a feasibility study of mobile assessment and therapy for psychosis (TechCare).

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of the project was to examine the acceptability and feasibility of a mobile phone application-based intervention 'TechCare', for individuals with psychosis in the North West of England. The main objectives were to determine whether appropriate individuals could be identified and recruited to the study and whether the TechCare App would be an acceptable intervention for individuals with psychosis.

Methods

This was a mixed methods feasibility study, consisting of a test-run and feasibility evaluation of the TechCare App intervention.

Setting

Early Intervention Services (EIS) for psychosis, within an NHS Trust in the North West of England.

Participants

Sixteen participants (test-run n=4, feasibility study n=12) aged between 18 and 65 years recru

SUBMITTER: Gire N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8596054 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature