The use of e‐health applications for anxiety and depression in young people: challenges and solutions
Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: AIM: E-health applications are effective. However, challenges to their uptake amongst youth need to be investigated. This paper aims to explore the barriers to the use of these programs by young people and the methods by which these barriers might be overcome. METHODS: Qualitative review of research literature. RESULTS: Barriers to the use of these programs included the difficulty in engaging young people in their use, perceptions that the programs have low adherence, and clinician concerns about their value, effectiveness and safety. Evidence to date suggests that more research is needed to understand the reasons more young people do not engage with them. However, adherence rates are reasonable when properly benchmarked and the applications can be appropriately implemented in clinical and educational settings. CONCLUSIONS: Optimal methods for implementing these applications will require further targeted research.
Source: Early Intervention in Psychiatry
Institution: Australian National University
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2103364945