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Does cognitive impairment in bipolar disorder impact on a SIMPLe app use?
Caterina Del Mar Bonnín1, Brisa Solé1, María Reinares1
1Bipolar and depressive disorders unit, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Institute of Neuroscience, Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, IDIBAPS, CIBERSAM, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Journal of Affective Disorders
|January 10, 2021
Summary
Patients with bipolar disorder (BD) and mild cognitive deficits can use mental health apps without significant issues. User-centered design may further improve app accessibility for individuals with BD.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Technology
- Neuroscience
- Digital Health
Background:
- Smartphone apps are increasingly utilized in mental health care and research.
- Cognitive impairment is prevalent in severe mental illnesses like bipolar disorder (BD), affecting psychosocial functioning.
- Investigating the impact of cognitive deficits on app engagement in BD patients is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between specific cognitive deficits and the retention, engagement, and usability of a psychoeducational smartphone app.
- To assess the feasibility of using smartphone applications for mental health support in individuals with BD.
Main Methods:
- 51 remitted BD patients used a psychoeducational app for 3 months.
- Clinical and usability assessments were conducted at baseline and follow-up.
- Spearman correlations analyzed associations between cognitive deficits and app usage metrics.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant cognitive variables were associated with app use, usability, or retention.
- Previous smartphone use correlated with executive functions, verbal, and visual memory.
Conclusions:
- Preliminary findings suggest that patients with BD and mild cognitive deficits can use mental health apps effectively.
- User-centered design principles may enhance app accessibility and mitigate potential difficulties for users with BD.
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