Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a smartphone application intervention for subthreshold depression
Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a smartphone application intervention for subthreshold depression
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智能手机应用干预阈下抑郁的可行性和初步疗效
DOI:
10.1111/eip.12540
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发表时间:
2018
影响因子:
2
通讯作者:
Hirao K
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作者:
Takahashi K;Takada K;Hirao K
AimWe developed a motion picture‐reproducing smartphone application (app) designed to improve self‐confidence in individuals with subthreshold depression (StD) and examined the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an app intervention for individuals with StD.MethodsWe conducted an open‐label, single‐arm pre‐post study of 22 young adults with StD. Our intervention involved app usage for at least 70 min/wk for 5 weeks. The primary outcome measure was the adherence rate. Secondary outcome measures were safety and Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES‐D) scores.ResultsNo participants dropped out during the study. The adherence rate was 50%. The mean time of app use over 5 weeks was 124.23 ± 81.94 min/wk. No adverse events were reported. The CES‐D scores were significantly improved at 5 weeks post‐intervention.ConclusionsAlthough this app intervention has the potential to reduce depressive symptoms, the app needs to be improved to increase adherence rates.