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Digital Interventions to Enhance Readiness for Psychological Therapy: Scoping Review.

Jacinta Jardine¹, Robert Bowman¹, Gavin Doherty¹

¹School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.

Journal of Medical Internet Research

|August 30, 2022

Summary

Digital interventions show promise for increasing therapy engagement by addressing motivation barriers. However, current research shows mixed results on their effectiveness, highlighting the need for careful development and further study.

Keywords:

digital engagement mental health mental illness mobile phone motivation readiness for change stages of change uptake

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Area of Science:

Digital health interventions
Mental health technology
Psychological treatment engagement

Background:

Psychological therapy is effective but faces low uptake and early dropout rates.
Attitudinal barriers, particularly low motivation, significantly hinder therapy engagement.
Digital interventions offer scalable solutions to boost motivation and readiness for mental health treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

To define the scope of digital interventions designed to enhance readiness for psychological therapy.
To identify research gaps in the field of digital readiness interventions.

Main Methods:

A systematic scoping review was conducted using PRISMA-ScR methodology.
Searched major databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, etc.) for relevant literature from 2006 to 2021.
Included studies focused on digitally delivered interventions preceding and targeting engagement in psychological treatment.

Main Results:

45 publications met inclusion criteria, covering diverse conditions like depression, anxiety, and substance use.
Interventions included web-based programs, apps, videos, and screening tools with components like psychoeducation and testimonials.
Feasibility data from controlled studies yielded mixed and inconclusive outcomes regarding behavioral effectiveness.

Conclusions:

Digital interventions for therapy readiness are diverse and show potential for improving access.
Careful development and evaluation are crucial due to the complexity of stigma and motivation.
Further qualitative, naturalistic, and longitudinal research is necessary to understand their impact.