Journal article
Online, social media and mobile technologies for psychosis treatment: A systematic review on novel user-led interventions
M Alvarez-Jimenez, MA Alcazar-Corcoles, C González-Blanch, S Bendall, PD McGorry, JF Gleeson
Schizophrenia Research | Published : 2014
Abstract
Background: Internet and mobile-based interventions provide a unique opportunity to deliver cost-effective, accessible, time-unlimited support to people with psychosis. The aims of this study were to systematically compile and analyze the evidence on the acceptability, feasibility, safety and benefits of online and mobile-based interventions for psychosis. Methods: Systematic review of peer-reviewed studies examining the usability, acceptability, feasibility, safety or efficacy of user-led, Internet or mobile-based interventions, with at least 80% of participants diagnosed with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. Results: Of 38 potentially relevant articles, 12 were eligible for inclusion. Int..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Dr M.A.-J. is supported by the CR Roper Fellowship, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Science, at the University of Melbourne. This study was supported by a grant provided by the Victorian Government, Department of Health (MIRF; Mental Health Research Fund). In addition, support was provided by the Colonial Foundation to Orygen Youth Health Research Centre. Drs M.A.-C. and C.G.-B were supported by the Alicia Koplowitz Foundation fellowships, established to fund international research placements in leading mental health services and research centres. Dr. S. B. is supported by an Early Career Research Fellowship from the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia. The sponsors did not participate in the design or conduct of this study; in the collection, management, analysis, or interpretation of data; in the writing of the manuscript; or in the preparation, review, approval, or decision to submit this manuscript for publication.