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The Mood Assessment Program is now on the Australian map.
Gordon Parker1, Cesar Anonuevo, Jacqui Wallace
1School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Randwick, NSW, Australia. g.parker@unsw.edu.au
Summary
The Mood Assessment Program (MAP) is a widely used, freely available online tool that helps diagnose and manage mood disorders. Patients find it easy to use and effective for their mental health needs.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Digital Health Tools
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Mood disorders represent a significant public health concern.
- Effective diagnostic and management tools are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
- The Mood Assessment Program (MAP) was developed to address these needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the adoption and effectiveness of the Mood Assessment Program (MAP).
- To assess the utility of MAP as a tool for diagnosing and managing mood disorders.
- To analyze user feedback on the MAP's ease of use and comprehensiveness.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from approximately 16,000 patients who completed the MAP by mid-2012.
- Data collection from patients referred by healthcare professionals, primarily in New South Wales (NSW).
Main Results:
- The MAP demonstrated wide uptake, with a large patient sample completing the program.
- The majority of users, across all age groups, reported the MAP as easy to complete.
- Most patients found that the MAP thoroughly addressed issues related to their mood disorder.
Conclusions:
- The Mood Assessment Program (MAP) is accessible nationwide, facilitating referrals from various mental health practitioners.
- Its online nature enhances accessibility, particularly for individuals in remote areas with limited healthcare access.
- MAP serves as a valuable and user-friendly resource for mood disorder assessment and management.
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