Abstract
Mental disorders are frequently not or only insufficiently treated. Internet-based interventions offer the potential of closing the existing gaps in the treatment of mental disorders;however, it is very difficult for patients and providers to choose from the numerous interventions available. The aim of this study was to develop a set of quality criteria that can help patients and care providers to identify recommendable internet-based interventions. A selective literature search was carried out and the existing evidence on internet-based interventions in the treatment of mental disorders was collated. A panel of experts then developed quality criteria based on existing models for the systematic assessment of telemedicine applications. Internet-based interventions are effective in the treatment of a broad range of mental disorders. The best evidence is available for depression and anxiety disorders. A set of criteria is proposed for the evaluation of available internet-based interventions using a checklist. These criteria have to be developed further with input from other stakeholders. When taking these quality criteria into account, evidence-based interventions available on the internet can make an important contribution to improvement of the care of patients with mental disorders.
Dokumententyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
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Fakultät: | Medizin |
Themengebiete: | 600 Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften > 610 Medizin und Gesundheit |
ISSN: | 0028-2804 |
Sprache: | Deutsch |
Dokumenten ID: | 46208 |
Datum der Veröffentlichung auf Open Access LMU: | 27. Apr. 2018, 08:10 |
Letzte Änderungen: | 04. Nov. 2020, 13:22 |