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Led by Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg Theodor Fontane · Updated on 2024-09-03
116
Participants Needed
6
Research Sites
6 weeks
Total Duration
M
Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg Theodor Fontane
Lead Sponsor
H
Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM)
Collaborating Sponsor
Researchers are evaluating how Digital Navigators (DN) can assist general practitioners, outpatient psychiatrists, psychologists, and their patients in using digital mental health apps (DiGAs) and integrating them into treatment. The study aims to understand the opportunities and barriers to implementing DNs, acceptance and expectations towards them, and their effects on patients' psychological health and digital literacy. Medical assistants and other medical team employees receive training to become Digital Navigators. These trained navigators support treatment teams in selecting and integrating suitable mental health apps and accompany patients for 12 weeks to help them find and use an appropriate app. The study includes a preliminary phase with interviews and focus groups, followed by DN training and a 12-week intervention period with 48 patients. Participants undergo assessments before and after the 12-week intervention to measure digital health literacy, acceptance and expectations of Digital Navigators, psychological health, and digital competence. Data collection involves interviews, focus groups, and validated scales to evaluate symptom severity and treatment effects. The study also evaluates implementation barriers and aims to establish accredited DN training for sustainable use.
CONDITIONS
Digital Navigators for Acceptance and Competence Development with Mental Health Apps
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person) for eligibility assessment
Duration - 3 months
Participants take part in interviews and focus groups to assess acceptance and expectations regarding digital navigators and digital health applications.
Multiple sessions including interviews and group discussions over 3 months
Duration - 4 months
Medical assistants and staff members receive training to become Digital Navigators, learning how to support the integration of mental health apps.
Training sessions for staff over 4 months
Duration - 12 weeks
Digital Navigators support treatment teams and accompany patients to select and integrate suitable mental health apps into their care.
Support and follow-up visits with patients during the 12-week intervention period
Duration - Post-intervention assessments following the 12-week treatment
Evaluation of the intervention effects on digital health literacy, psychological health, and identification of implementation barriers after the 12-week support period.
1 to 2 visits for assessments after intervention completion
Total: 6 locations
1
Praxis Brandenburg an der Havel
Brandenburg an der Havel, Brandenburg, Germany, 14776
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2
Praxis Eberswalde
Eberswalde, Brandenburg, Germany, 16225
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3
Psychiatrische Institutsambulanz (PIA) Fürstenwalde
Fürstenwalde, Brandenburg, Germany, 15517
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4
Praxis Fürstenwalde
Fürstenwalde, Brandenburg, Germany, 15518
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5
Psychiatrische Institutsambulanz (PIA) Rüdersdorf
Rüdersdorf, Brandenburg, Germany, 15562
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6
Psychiatrische Institutsambulanz (PIA) Strausberg
Strausberg, Brandenburg, Germany, 15344
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J
Julian Schwarz, MD
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
3
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Julian Schwarz, Kelly Chen, Hiwa Dashti...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40996088