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Adherence to the iFightDepression® online self-help tool for depression - A pilot study
Anna Varga1, Edit Czeglédi1, Kálmán Erdélyi2
1Semmelweis University, Department of Behavioral Studies, Budapest.
Ideggyogyaszati Szemle
|July 20, 2023
Summary
Weekly phone support significantly increased adherence to the iFightDepression® (iFD®) online tool for depression patients. Higher education also predicted better engagement with this digital mental health intervention.
Area of Science:
- Digital mental health interventions
- Online self-help tools
- Depression treatment adherence
Background:
- Depression management often involves digital tools.
- Adherence to online interventions can be a challenge.
- Supportive elements may enhance engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate adherence to the iFightDepression® (iFD®) tool in Hungarian patients.
- To compare adherence with and without weekly phone support.
- To identify predictors of adherence to the online intervention.
Main Methods:
- An observational study involving 102 depression patients.
- Two groups: iFD® with weekly phone support vs. iFD® alone.
- Measures included completed modules and Patient Health Questionnaire-9.
Main Results:
- The group receiving weekly phone support completed significantly more modules.
- Higher education level correlated positively with module completion.
- Baseline depressive symptom severity negatively correlated with adherence.
Conclusions:
- Weekly phone support enhances adherence to the iFD® online tool.
- The iFD® intervention shows potential for mild to moderate depression.
- Education level is a significant predictor of adherence to digital mental health tools.
Keywords:
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