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Jasmien Vervaeke1,2, Jan Van Looy2, Kristof Hoorelbeke1
1Psychopathology and Affective Neuroscience Lab, Department of Experimental Clinical and Health Psychology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
JMIR Serious Games
|April 7, 2018
Summary
To improve major depressive disorder treatment, this study identified user needs for an internet-based cognitive control training. Key requirements include training configuration, technology, personal factors, knowledge, and enjoyment for patients, and knowledge and therapeutic benefits for therapists.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health
- Psychology
- Digital Therapeutics
Background:
- Major depressive disorder (MDD) has high incidence and relapse rates, necessitating novel treatments.
- Current treatments often neglect cognitive control impairments, crucial for stable remission and relapse prevention.
- Internet-based interventions are emerging, but face challenges with user uptake and adherence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a user requirements analysis for an internet-based cognitive control training program for MDD.
- To identify mandatory and desirable requirements to enhance user uptake and adherence.
- To target persistent cognitive control impairments and reduce relapse risk in remitted individuals.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative user requirements analysis.
- Focus group with 5 individuals in remission from depression.
- Individual interviews with 6 mental health care professionals.
- Thematic analysis of transcribed qualitative data.
Main Results:
- Remitted individuals prioritized training configuration, technological factors, personal elements, knowledge, and enjoyment.
- Mental health professionals emphasized the importance of knowledge and therapeutic benefits.
- Identified requirements offer insights for designing effective digital interventions.
Conclusions:
- User-centered requirements are essential for developing effective internet-based cognitive control training for depression.
- Integrating patient and therapist-identified needs can improve adherence and outcomes.
- This analysis provides a foundation for creating targeted digital mental health solutions.
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