Computer‐assisted cognitive behavioural therapy: The experiences of adults who have an intellectual disability and anxiety or depression

Cooney, Patricia; Jackman, Catherine; Tunney, Conall; Coyle, David; O’Reilly, Gary

doi:10.1111/jar.12459

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“…When examining the ease-of-use of their intervention, they identified two design dilemmas concerning the need for repetition without losing user engagement, and how to incorporate different types of engagement. Meanwhile, Cooney and colleagues, extensively described participants' ability to engage with The Feel Good Island in terms of both mastery and struggle: participants reported gaining knowledge and understanding related to how to take better care of themselves or to develop more helpful coping strategies, but some required physical or cognitive support to complete the tasks (Cooney, Jackman, Tunney, Coyle, & O'Reilly, 2018). This maps well onto the perceived usefuleness and ease-of-use subthemes identified in our study.…”

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confidence: 68%

Applying the Technology Acceptance Model to Digital Mental Health Interventions: A Qualitative Exploration with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Vereenooghe

Trussat

Baucke

2021

Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities

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Introduction: Digital mental health interventions are on the rise; yet people with intellectual disabilities are not generally seen as their potential users. This study aims to explore the accessability of two mainstream online mood-management programmes.Methods: Using a qualitative study design, 12 adults with intellectual disabilities were interviewed while accessing moodgym and iFightDepression®. Thematic analysis was used to explore the programs' accessibility according to the technology acceptance model. Results:The programs' ease-of-use was considered in terms of visual appeal, support needs, and essential skills for independent program use. Perceived usefulness concerned participants' understanding of the purpose and expected personal benefits associated with the interventions. Finally, intention to use and motivation to interact with the interventions were key aspects of participants' attititudes towards them. Conclusion:Improving intervention accessibility is a first important step to ensure people with intellectual disabilities can understand the purpose and content of digital mental health interventions.

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confidence: 68%

Applying the Technology Acceptance Model to Digital Mental Health Interventions: A Qualitative Exploration with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Vereenooghe

Trussat

Baucke

2021

Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities

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“…Cooney and colleagues, extensively described participants' ability to engage with The Feel Good Island in terms of both mastery and struggle: participants reported gaining knowledge and understanding related to how to take better care of themselves or to develop more helpful coping strategies, but some required physical or cognitive support to complete the tasks (Cooney, Jackman, Tunney, Coyle, & O'Reilly, 2018). This maps well onto the perceived usefuleness and ease-of-use subthemes identified in our study.…”

Section: Interventions' End-userssupporting

confidence: 67%

“…Of course, one type of intervention may never fit all. In all studies reported so far, some participants reported feeling left out, being unable or unwilling to engage with the intervention, or needing more sessions or support (Cooney et al, 2018;Vereenooghe & Westermann, 2019b). Fortunately, participants are generally eager to suggest ways to improve user engagement and understanding.…”

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confidence: 99%

Applying the technology acceptance model to digital mental health interventions: a qualitative exploration with adults with intellectual disabilities

Vereenooghe¹,

Trussat²,

Klose³

2020

Preprint

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Introduction: Digital mental health interventions are on the rise; yet people with intellectual disabilities are not generally seen as their potential users. This study aims to explore the accessability of two mainstream online mood-management programmes.Methods: Using a qualitative study design, 12 adults with intellectual disabilities were interviewed while accessing moodgym and iFightDepression®. Thematic analysis was used to explore the programs’ accessibility according to the technology acceptance model. Results: The programs’ ease-of-use was considered in terms of visual appeal, support needs, and essential skills for independent program use. Perceived usefulness concerned participants’ understanding of the purpose and expected personal benefits associated with the interventions. Finally, intention to use and motivation to interact with the interventions were key aspects of participants’ attititudes towards them. Conclusion: Improving intervention accessibility is a first important step to ensure people with intellectual disabilities can understand the purpose and content of digital mental health interventions.

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“…Recent studies examining mobile assistive technology for people with ID also highlight the importance of training for users and/or the presence of ongoing support from a significant other [44,45]. Other research into e-mental health for people with ID has focused on the use of computerized therapy with psychologists [17,30]. When a platform such as Healthy Mind is intended to be used without the direct assistance of a counselor or psychologist, it is important to consider how linking in with other existing services may ensure that users are supported to engage with the program in a way that best suits their needs.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…To date, no research has examined the design of e-mental health platforms for people with an ID. Nevertheless, Cooney et al’s [30] qualitative study of the experience of participants in the Pesky Gnats randomized controlled trial highlighted some elements of program design, from the use of images to the delivery of a workbook, that affected participants’ engagement with the program.…”

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Feasibility and Acceptability of a Mental Health Website for Adults With an Intellectual Disability: Qualitative Evaluation

Watfern¹,

Heck²,

Rule³

et al. 2019

JMIR Ment Health

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Background Electronic mental health (e-mental health) programs for people with an intellectual disability are currently underexplored but may provide a way of mitigating some of the barriers that this population faces in accessing appropriate mental health services. Objective The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility and acceptability of Healthy Mind, an e-mental health program for adults with an intellectual disability developed by the Black Dog Institute, focusing on the design and implementation of the website. Methods A qualitative research design was used, which involved semistructured interviews and focus groups with people with an intellectual disability, support workers, and allied health professionals. People with an intellectual disability were also observed while using the website. A thematic analysis was used to interrogate the interview transcripts and observational field notes. Results Participants found the content of the website informative and appreciated the many ways that the website had been made accessible to users. Participants voiced some differing requirements regarding the way information should be presented and accessed on the website. Acknowledging different types of support needs was identified as an important issue for website dissemination. Conclusions The Healthy Mind website promises to provide an excellent tool for people with ID and their supporters. This research has pragmatic implications for the future development and implementation of the program, while contributing to knowledge in the broader fields of e-mental health and inclusive design for people with an intellectual disability.

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Computer‐assisted cognitive behavioural therapy: The experiences of adults who have an intellectual disability and anxiety or depression

Abstract: Combining technology with CBT is an effective way to reduce barriers to accessing mental health interventions and technology for this population.

Cited by 26 publications

References 17 publications

Applying the Technology Acceptance Model to Digital Mental Health Interventions: A Qualitative Exploration with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Applying the Technology Acceptance Model to Digital Mental Health Interventions: A Qualitative Exploration with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Applying the technology acceptance model to digital mental health interventions: a qualitative exploration with adults with intellectual disabilities

Feasibility and Acceptability of a Mental Health Website for Adults With an Intellectual Disability: Qualitative Evaluation

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