Navigating the challenges of digital health innovation: considerations and solutions in developing online and smartphone-application-based interventions for mental health disorders

Br J Psychiatry. 2017 Aug;211(2):65-69. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.115.180372. Epub 2017 May 18.

Abstract

This article presents an analysis of challenges and considerations when developing digital mental health innovations. Recommendations include collaborative working between clinicians, researchers, industry and service users in order to successfully navigate challenges and to ensure e-therapies are engaging, acceptable, evidence based, scalable and sustainable.

MeSH terms

  • Cooperative Behavior
  • Humans
  • Mental Health Services*
  • Telemedicine / methods*