Assessing the Critical Parameters of ESMART-MH: A Promising Avatar-Based Digital Therapeutic Intervention to Reduce Depressive Symptoms

Overview

Journal Perspect Psychiatr Care

Date 2015 Mar 25

PMID 25800698

Citations 21

Authors

Melissa D Pinto

Amy M Greenblatt

Ronald L Hickman

Heather M Rice

Tami L Thomas

John M Clochesy

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Abstract

Purpose: To assess, from the young adults' (YAs') perspectives, the critical parameters (necessity, acceptability, feasibility, fidelity, and safety) of an avatar-based intervention, eSMART-MH, to reduce depressive symptoms.

Design And Methods: YAs (n = 60) were randomly assigned to eSMART-MH or control and observed for 12 weeks. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected.

Findings: Necessity, acceptability, fidelity, and safety of eSMART-MH were supported. Feasibility results were mixed. When benchmarked against usual care, eSMART-MH demonstrated greater feasibility.

Practice Implications: eSMART-MH is a promising digital therapeutic for depressive symptoms. Feasibility can be strengthened through "on the go" access via mobile devices and Internet delivery.

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