APS
2023 APS Annual Convention · 2023
Promoters and Inhibitors of mHealth Engagement in Patients with Bipolar Disorders: A Rapid Qualitative Analysis Study
Session: Poster Session V
Authors
- Helen FriemanPresenting Author
- Emily Roswold
Minneapolis VA Health Care System - Isaac Thao
Minneapolis VA Health Care System - Kasey Stack
Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System - Christopher Erbes
Minneapolis VA Health Care System - John Curtin
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Snezana Urosevic
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Snezana Urosevic
Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Abstract
Rapid qualitative analysis of interviews of patients with bipolar disorders who completed a three-month study using smartphone apps tracking symptoms and functioning, demonstrated that app engagement promoters include perceived increased insight/self-reflection, low-effort, passive app features, and in-app reminders. Inhibitors include busy schedules, transient anxiety about being "tracked" and low/depressed mood.
