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Mind the Gap(s) in Mental Health Care. On the Claimed and Actual Evidence-Base of Publicly Available Top-Rated mHealth Applications for Depression: a Scoping Review.
May, L.C. (2023) Mind the Gap(s) in Mental Health Care. On the Claimed and Actual Evidence-Base of Publicly Available Top-Rated mHealth Applications for Depression: a Scoping Review.
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| Abstract: | This scoping review explores top-rated mHealth applications for depression through an app and literature review. The objective is to examine the key features and evaluate the claimed and actual evidence-base of these apps, with a focus on the implementation of theoretical background/strategies. The ARI was used to score the actual evidence of the applications. The review of eleven resulting apps provides valuable insights into their characteristics and claimed evidence base. However, determining the alignment between claims and actual evidence base, especially regarding CBT implementation, remains challenging. Notably, four apps demonstrate an evidence-based theoretical background. However, a discrepancy between claims and actual evidence-base is evident. This research underscores the ongoing need to enhance the theoretical foundations of mental health apps and the importance of detailed assessments to bridge the gap between claims and evidence. Additionally, the development of valid and accessible scoring forms for professionals and nonprofessionals is crucial, given the limited availability of research tools. Future investigations should prioritize detailed examinations of evidence-base and the development of user-friendly scoring tools to ensure the delivery of high-quality. In conclusion, this review provides insights into the evidence-base of top-rated mHealth apps for depression, emphasizing the necessity for continued research in the field. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology MSc (66604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/94953 |
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