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Shivani Patel1, Gerry Craigen2, Mariana Pinto da Costa3,4
1South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom.
Journal of Medical Internet Research
|March 9, 2021
Summary
Digital social prescriptions offer cost-effective mental health support but face challenges in adherence and data protection. Careful design is crucial for maximizing benefits and minimizing risks.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Mental Health Technology
- Social Prescribing
Background:
- Digital social prescription leverages technology to recommend non-medical activities for mental health.
- These emerging tools offer potential benefits but have underexplored advantages and disadvantages.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify opportunities and challenges associated with digital social prescriptions.
- To explore expert and non-expert views on digital social prescription.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative questionnaire disseminated via social media (Facebook, Twitter).
- Purposive sampling of digital mental health experts and non-experts.
- Exploration of core elements, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Main Results:
- Four core elements defined digital social prescription: digital, facilitate, user, social.
- Key strength: rapid, cost-effective implementation. Key weakness: poor adherence, usability issues.
- Opportunities: increased access, mental illness prevention. Threats: digital divide, unintended consequences, data privacy.
Conclusions:
- Digital social prescriptions can augment traditional methods but require careful consideration of practical challenges.
- Data ethics and implementation strategies are imperative for successful technology integration.
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