Why Did Our Trial Not Work Out? A Qualitative Analysis

Abstract: Background: An online self-help programme for the treatment of depression called Hap-pas-Hapi was tested among Albanian-speaking immigrants in Switzerland and Germany, and two different levels of cultural adaptation were compared. Despite a massive recruitment effort, an insufficient number of participants could be recruited, and the drop-out rate was over 90%. Aims: We conducted a qualitative study to better understand the reasons for the non-use of Hap-pas-Hapi. Method: Eleven interviews were conducted with 17 Albanian-speaking participants aged 19-59. Participants were recruited for the purpose of this study and were not participants from the trial. They went through the recruitment material and the Hap-pas-Hapi introduction module, commented on the graphic design, usability, content, and shared their views about mental health and self-help. Results: Participants criticised the lack of a “design system” (i.e., a clearly identifiable and consistent graphic design) on social media.... https://cpe.psychopen.eu/index.php/cpe/article/view/12887

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Why Did Our Trial Not Work Out? A Qualitative Analysis ; volume:6 ; number:2 ; day:28 ; month:06 ; year:2024 ; Clinical psychology in Europe ; 6, Heft 2 (28.06.2024)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Heim, Eva ; Ademi, Bleta ; Dacaj, Ardiana ; Hosny, Nadine ; Burchert, Sebastian ; Cerga Pashoja, Arlinda ; Hoxha, Anna ; Shala, Mirëlinda

Further information

• DOI: 10.32872/cpe.12887
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2407200511549.762722104462
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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