A5049657989- Mental Health Research Topics
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
University of Washington
2024
University of Michigan
2023-2024
Michigan United
2023
Purpose This study explores the feasibility, acceptability, and treatment outcomes of Empower@Home, a digital cognitive behavioral therapy intervention for geriatric depression. Method Participants with depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 ≥ 5) underwent nine-session remote supported by lay coach ( N = 103). Results Most participants (91%) completed all nine sessions (mean 8.5). According to Treatment Evaluation Inventory, participant attitudes toward program were largely positive. A medium effect in...
Background Homebound older adults are a high-risk group for depression. However, many of them face barriers to accessing evidence-supported mental health treatments. Digital interventions can potentially improve treatment access, but few web-based explicitly tailored depression in adults. Objective This paper describes the development process Empower@Home, web-delivered intervention homebound that is based on cognitive behavioral therapy, and reports outcomes usability studies. Methods...
Objectives This qualitative study examines the experiences of older adults with Empower@Home, an adult-centered, layperson-supported internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program for depression, a focus on engagement-related factors.
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> In the Emergency Department (ED), healthcare providers face extraordinary pressures in delivering accurate diagnoses and care, often working with fragmented or inaccessible patient histories while managing severe time constraints constant interruptions. These challenges may lead to potential errors ED diagnostic process risks safety. With advances technology, technological interventions have been developed support such pressured settings. However, these not...
This mixed-methods study examines the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary effect of a novel, remotely delivered group intervention (Empower@Home: Connected) targeting depression, social isolation, loneliness in older adults (≥ 60).
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Homebound older adults are a high-risk group for depression. However, many of them face barriers to accessing evidence-supported mental health treatments. Digital interventions can potentially improve treatment access, but few web-based explicitly tailored depression in adults. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This paper describes the development process Empower@Home, web-delivered intervention homebound that is based on cognitive behavioral therapy, and...
Abstract Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy is a cost-effective strategy for meeting older adults’ increased mental health needs, but few existing programs are designed adults. Our team developed Empower@Home using user-centered design and community-engaged approaches. This poster presents results from year 1 of our ongoing uncontrolled trial (NCT05384704). Participants were recruited research volunteer registry, community agency referrals. 104 adults 50+ (M=63) consented started...
Abstract Digital Mental Health Interventions (DMHIs) can potentially improve treatment access for older adults experiencing depression, but few tailored web-based interventions exist. This paper describes the design and development process of a cognitive-behavioral therapy program called Empower@Home reports outcomes from usability evaluation. The was developed in collaboration with community agencies, stakeholders, adults. Development guided by user-centered principles informed multiple...