Feasibility and Acceptability of a Mobile App for Prolonged Grief Disorder Symptoms

Abstract: Background: Mobile apps provide a unique platform for mental health assessment and monitoring. They can provide real time, accessible data on symptoms of mental disorders that may yield rich data for detailed clinical assessment and help individuals gain insight into their current mental state. We developed one of the first apps for tracking symptoms of prolonged grief disorder. Method: In this pilot feasibility study, we assess the feasibility and acceptability of a new mobile app mGAGE for use once a day for 3 weeks. 27 participants completed mental health assessments at t1 and t2. Results: Adherence to the app protocol was very high with 100% for the first two weeks of use. A surprising finding was the improvement of grief symptoms at t2. Debriefing interviews revealed general qualitative categories including positive feedback, negative feedback and specific recommendations. Overall, the app was found to be feasible for use for the first two weeks and acceptable for bereaved ind.... https://cpe.psychopen.eu/index.php/cpe/article/view/10881

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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Mobile App for Prolonged Grief Disorder Symptoms ; volume:6 ; number:1 ; day:28 ; month:03 ; year:2024
Clinical psychology in Europe ; 6, Heft 1 (28.03.2024)

Creator
Aeschlimann, Anaïs
Gordillo, Nicolas
Ueno, Taro
Maercker, Andreas
Killikelly, Clare

DOI
10.32872/cpe.10881
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2404270510557.370121929956
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Aeschlimann, Anaïs
  • Gordillo, Nicolas
  • Ueno, Taro
  • Maercker, Andreas
  • Killikelly, Clare

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