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Katriina Anttila1,2, Minna Anttila1,3, Maritta Välimäki1,3,4
1Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
Informatics for Health & Social Care
|November 6, 2019
Summary
Adolescents found the Depis.Net web-based depression support system reliable and safe for managing symptoms at home. Feedback highlighted its utility for reflection, though some users desired improvements in usability and effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health
- Digital Health
- Adolescent Psychology
Background:
- Web-based support systems offer accessible alternatives or complements to traditional mental health services for adolescents.
- Adolescents experiencing depression or anxiety symptoms may benefit from digital interventions.
- Evaluating user feedback is crucial for refining digital mental health tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To gather and analyze adolescent feedback on their experiences with a specific web-based depression support system (Depis.Net).
- To assess the perceived reliability, safety, and utility of the system for managing mental health symptoms.
- To identify areas for improvement in web-based mental health support for young people.
Main Methods:
- Mixed methods approach combining quantitative descriptive statistics and qualitative thematic analysis.
- Feedback collected from adolescents (n=46) who used the Depis.Net system.
- Questionnaire responses analyzed alongside qualitative thematic analysis of user experiences.
Main Results:
- 93% of adolescents found the system targeted and appropriate for their needs.
- 89% perceived the web-based support system as reliable and safe.
- The system was valued for facilitating thought reflection, but usability and perceived helpfulness varied among users.
Conclusions:
- Depis.Net offers a dependable method for adolescents to manage mental health conditions in a home setting.
- User feedback is essential for identifying the suitability and practical application of digital support systems in daily life.
- Further development based on user input can enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of web-based adolescent mental health interventions.
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