Scenario
It is recommended to consider several social parameters that may influence treatment outcomes. First of all, the age of the child – adolescents are less trusting of tests, so it is necessary to prove their value. Secondly, gender – girls are prone to depressive states due to gender inequality, so teaching the child to assess her adequately is necessary. Thirdly, the problem with grades – the child needs to be explained that her health is worth more than school marks. Since the child has independently asked for help, therapist can expect positive dynamics in learning.
Application
The app has a user-friendly interface: it is clear at a glance which sections refer to what and why they are used there. It suggests setting individual goals, structuring them in order of importance, and managing them daily (Excel at life, n.d.). In addition, the app can help develop self-monitoring and conduct daily health assessments. The app integrates evidence-based techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy so that the teen can embrace the value of the practices offered. The app provides 24/7 support, helpful tests, and ways to self-assess, thereby promoting the effectiveness of daily use of the app.
Education
How to Get Started Using
Getting started with the mHealth begins with setting goals that will later guide available therapy (Rowland et al., 2020). They should be composed appropriately and formulated to understand what one wants to achieve and why. The broad functionality of the app allows the user to understand the perspective. Studying each block of the app will help navigate the interface and understand how to check marks and where to read additional information. The mentor’s role is to guide the patient to the valuable elements and leave the rest of the functionality to review on their own.
Working with the App
The app includes functionality that works in three areas – tracking, studying, and testing. Monitoring is done by recording moods, feelings, and emotions. The data is recorded in a mood diary and then analyzed. Learning is done by reading articles and analyzing app materials. mHealth offers articles that allow one to recognize signs of impairment and understand the value of different tests and diagnostic techniques. Testing is an additional app feature consisting of suggested psychological tests. Their role is to compare their results to a reference and explore why there may be abnormalities.
Evaluation
Interpretation of Results
The app allows one to get different information about the condition and track the dynamics of changes. Interpretation of the mood diary can be made with the help of an instructor, who will show how various emotions are associated with mental improvement. The information from the informational articles will help the teen better understand the emotions she is experiencing and share them with the therapist. Maybe the girl will identify on her own why she is having problems with sleep or school and share some of her memories with the therapist.
Effects of the App
CBT Tools will positively affect how the patient assesses their condition and shares it with the therapist. It is essential to teach the patient autonomy, and the app will help them have ways to control (Serrano-Ripoll et al., 2022). Although it is vital for the therapist to remind them to fill out a well-being diary, gradually, the patient will develop an independent habit of the notes. CBT Tools will provide the patient with regular support through breathing techniques or ways to reduce anxiety, allowing them to overcome a critical condition (for example, panic attack).
Ways to Rate Effectiveness
The effectiveness of the app can be assessed using quantitative and qualitative tools. Holl et al. (2021) point out that the effectiveness of quantitative methods is expressed by tracking the dynamics of indicators that the patient self-reports in the app. Based on the frequency and duration of use, it is possible to assess the validity of the resulting state dynamics. Bradway et al. (2020) suggest that the high heterogeneity of mHealth performance compels healthcare providers to use qualitative assessment tools. They allow us to determine precisely how the indicators change and why the patient self-reportedly wants to use them. In addition, standardized questionnaires and semi-structured interviews will allow changes to be established through self-testing, not just with mHealth.
Dynamic Indicators
The main goal of CBT Tools is to teach the patient how to track their condition through a mood diary and record changes in it. The therapist should prioritize using this information and interpreting it for themselves. Serrano-Ripoll et al. (2022) point out that mHealth can be effective in reducing depression, and it is the therapist’s job to determine this reduction from the indicators being examined.
References
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Rowland, S. P., Fitzgerald, J. E., Holme, T., Powell, J., & McGregor, A. (2020). What is the clinical value of mHealth for patients? NPJ Digital Medicine, 3(4). Web.
Serrano-Ripoll, M. J., Zamanillo-Campos, R., Fiol-DeRoque, M. A., Castro, A., & Ricci-Cabello, I. (2022). Impact of smartphone app-based psychological interventions for reducing depressive symptoms in people with depression: Systematic literature review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 10(1), e29621. Web.