Development and pilot testing of an online monitoring tool of depression symptoms and side effects for young people being treated for depression

Aim To develop and examine the feasibility of an online monitoring tool of depressive symptoms, suicidality and side effects. Methods The online tool was developed based on guideline recommendations, and employed already validated and widely used measures. Quantitative data about its use, and qualit...

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Published in:Early intervention in psychiatry 2015-02, Vol.9 (1), p.66-69
Main Authors: Hetrick, Sarah E., Dellosa, Maria Kristina, Simmons, Magenta B., Phillips, Lisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Antidepressive Agents - adverse effects
Antidepressive Agents - therapeutic use
depression
Depression - diagnosis
Depression - drug therapy
Drug Monitoring - methods
evidence-based practice
Feasibility Studies
Female
Humans
Male
monitoring
Online Systems
Pilot Projects
Program Development
Suicidal Ideation
suicide-related behaviour
Young Adult
youth
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Summary:Aim To develop and examine the feasibility of an online monitoring tool of depressive symptoms, suicidality and side effects. Methods The online tool was developed based on guideline recommendations, and employed already validated and widely used measures. Quantitative data about its use, and qualitative information on its functionality and usefulness were collected from surveys, a focus group and individual interviews. Results Fifteen young people completed the tool between 1 and 12 times, and reported it was easy to use. Clinicians suggested it was too long and could be completed in the waiting room to lessen impact on session time. Overall, clients and clinicians who used the tool found it useful. Conclusions Results show that an online monitoring tool is potentially useful as a systematic means for monitoring symptoms, but further research is needed including how to embed the tool within clinical practice.
ISSN:1751-7885
1751-7893
DOI:10.1111/eip.12127