Journal article

Technology-supported strategies for promoting user engagement with digital mental health interventions: A systematic review

DZQ Gan, L McGillivray, ME Larsen, H Christensen, M Torok

Digital Health | SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD | Published : 2022

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Abstract

Background: Although digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) offer a potential solution for increasing access to mental health treatment, their integration into real-world settings has been slow. A key reason for this is poor user engagement. A growing number of studies evaluating strategies for promoting engagement with DMHIs means that a review of the literature is now warranted. This systematic review is the first to synthesise evidence on technology-supported strategies for promoting engagement with DMHIs. Methods: MEDLINE, EmbASE, PsycINFO and PubMed databases were searched from 1 January 1995 to 1 October 2021. Experimental or quasi-experimental studies examining the effect of tech..

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