Journal
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Volume 76, Issue 6, Pages 987-1003Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/jclp.22934
Keywords
clinical decision-making; e-mental health; patient acceptance of healthcare; patient preferences; wearable electronic devices
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- Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship
- CSIRO
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Objective This study examined the potential acceptability of wearable devices (e.g., smart headbands, wristbands, and watches) aimed at treating mental health disorders, relative to conventional approaches. Methods A questionnaire assessed perceptions of wearable and nonwearable treatments, along with demographic and psychological information. Respondents (N = 427) were adults from a community sample (M-age = 44.6, SDage = 15.3) which included current (30.2%) and former (53.9%) mental health help-seekers. Results Perceived effectiveness of wearables was a strong predictor of interest in using them as adjuncts to talk therapies, or as an alternative to self-help options (e.g., smartphone applications). Devices were more appealing to those with negative evaluations of psychological therapy and less experience in help-seeking. Conclusions Interest in using wearable devices was strong, particularly when devices were seen as effective. Clients with negative attitudes to conventional therapies may be more responsive to using wearable devices as a less directive treatment approach.
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