Acceptability Study of "Ascenso'': An Online Program for Monitoring and Supporting Patients with Depression in Chile
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Espinosa, Daniel
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Carrasco, Alvaro
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Moessner, Markus
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Cáceres, Cristian
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Gloger, Sergio
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Rojas Castillo, María Graciela
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Pérez, J. Carola
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Vanegas, Jorge
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Bauer, Stephanie
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Krause, Mariane
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2016-12-20T19:38:19Z
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2016-12-20T19:38:19Z
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2016-07
Cita de ítem
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Telemedicine and E-Health Volumen: 22 Número: 7 Páginas: 577-583 (2016)
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1556-3669
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10.1089/tmj.2015.0124
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https://repositorio.uchile.cl/handle/2250/142007
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Background: Major depression is a highly prevalent and severe mental disease. Despite the effective treatment options available, the risk of relapse is high. Interventions based on information and communication technologies generate innovative opportunities to provide support to patients after they completed treatment for depression. Materials and Methods: This acceptability study evaluated the Internet-based program Apoyo, Seguimiento y Cuidado de Enfermedades a partir de Sistemas Operativos (ASCENSO) in terms of its feasibility and acceptability in a sample of 35 patients in Chile. Results: The study reveals high rates of acceptance and satisfaction among patientswho actively used the program. As obstacles, patients mentioned technical problems, a lack of contact with other participants, and an insufficient connection between the programand the health service professionals. Conclusions: ASCENSO appears to be a promising complement to regular care for depression. Following improvements of the program based on participants' feedback, future research should evaluate its efficacy and cost-effectiveness.
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German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) BA 3352/5-1
Fund for Innovation and Competitiveness of the Chilean Ministry of Economy, Development, and Tourism through the Millennium Scientific Initiative NM100018 IS130005