Use of Mobile Health Technologies among Mental Health Consumers Open Access

Abstract

Introduction

Mobile technology has been widely used to deliver primary health interventions, yet there has been relatively little research conducted on the use, adaptation, and efficacy in delivering mental health interventions on mobile devices. Mobile technologies hold promise in transforming the delivery of health interventions, particularly for people with serious mental illness [1]. The purpose of this thesis is to examine the current ownership, usage patterns, and existing barriers of mobile health interventions for people with serious mental illness.

There has been significant interest in delivering mental health interventions through mobile technologies. However, there is uncertainty as to the current rates of ownership of mobile devices among people with serious mental illness. As mobile devices have become increasingly available, less expensive to own, and cellular networks have grown more widespread, smartphone ownership has grown. Mobile technology has the potential to decrease barriers to access to mental health care and may be a useful tool for increasing patient engagement. As new technologies emerge, it will be important to develop a framework for assessing the impact of health interventions for people with serious illness.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................... 1

Examination of Context and Background:................................................................................................. 2

Problem Statement, Purpose, and Research Question:.......................................................................... 3

Literature Review................................................................................................................................................ 4

What is Mobile Health?................................................................................................................................. 4

Mobile Health Applications for Mental Health........................................................................................ 5

Clinical Assessment & Treatment Progress:................................................................................. 6

Skills Training:............................................................................................................................................. 7

Enhanced Communication with Providers:.................................................................................. 8

Reminders & Medication Adherence:.............................................................................................. 9

Challenges of Mobile Health Technology for Behavioral Health:.................................................... 10

Interoperability....................................................................................................................................... 10

Privacy and Security Challenges for Mobile Mental Health.................................................. 11

Methodology...................................................................................................................................................... 13

Results:................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Discussion........................................................................................................................................................... 32

Journal Article.................................................................................................................................................... 38

References:......................................................................................................................................................... 39

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School	Rollins School of Public Health
Department	Career Masters of Public Health
Degree	MPH
Submission	Master's Thesis
Language	English
Research Field	Health Sciences, Public Health Health Sciences, Mental Health Information Science
Keyword	Smartphone Mobile Health Mental Health
Committee Chair / Thesis Advisor	Druss, Benjamin G, Emory University
Committee Members	Conde, J Mark, Emory University Lally, Cathy, Emory University Pina, Jamie M, Emory University
Partnering Agencies	Emory University schools, faculty or affiliated programs

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