H Daniel Espinosa1, Álvaro Carrasco2, Markus Moessner3, Cristian Cáceres4, Sergio Gloger4, Graciela Rojas5, J Carola Perez1, Jorge Vanegas6, Stephanie Bauer3, Mariane Krause1. 1. 1 Department of Psychology, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile , Santiago, Chile . 2. 2 Graduate School, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Chile , Santiago, Chile . 3. 3 Center for Psychotherapy Research, University Hospital , Heidelberg, Germany . 4. 4 PSICOMEDICA Clinical & Research Group , Santiago, Chile . 5. 5 Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Clinical Hospital, Universidad de Chile , Santiago, Chile . 6. 6 Department of Psychology, Universidad de Antioquia , Medellin, Colombia .
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Major depression is a highly prevalent and severe mental disease. Despite the effective treatment options available, the risk of relapse is high. Interventions based on information and communication technologies generate innovative opportunities to provide support to patients after they completed treatment for depression. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This acceptability study evaluated the Internet-based program Apoyo, Seguimiento y Cuidado de Enfermedades a partir de Sistemas Operativos (ASCENSO) in terms of its feasibility and acceptability in a sample of 35 patients in Chile. RESULTS: The study reveals high rates of acceptance and satisfaction among patients who actively used the program. As obstacles, patients mentioned technical problems, a lack of contact with other participants, and an insufficient connection between the program and the health service professionals. CONCLUSIONS: ASCENSO appears to be a promising complement to regular care for depression. Following improvements of the program based on participants' feedback, future research should evaluate its efficacy and cost-effectiveness.
BACKGROUND: Major depression is a highly prevalent and severe mental disease. Despite the effective treatment options available, the risk of relapse is high. Interventions based on information and communication technologies generate innovative opportunities to provide support to patients after they completed treatment for depression. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This acceptability study evaluated the Internet-based program Apoyo, Seguimiento y Cuidado de Enfermedades a partir de Sistemas Operativos (ASCENSO) in terms of its feasibility and acceptability in a sample of 35 patients in Chile. RESULTS: The study reveals high rates of acceptance and satisfaction among patients who actively used the program. As obstacles, patients mentioned technical problems, a lack of contact with other participants, and an insufficient connection between the program and the health service professionals. CONCLUSIONS: ASCENSO appears to be a promising complement to regular care for depression. Following improvements of the program based on participants' feedback, future research should evaluate its efficacy and cost-effectiveness.
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