We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Understanding access and use of technology among youth with first-episode psychosis to inform the development of technology-enabled therapeutic interventions.
- Authors
Abdel‐Baki, Amal; Lal, Shalini; D.‐Charron, Olivier; Stip, Emmanuel; Kara, Nadjia
- Abstract
Aim Computers, video games and technological devices are part of young people's everyday lives. However, their use in first-episode psychosis ( FEP) treatment is rare. The purpose of this study was to better understand the access and use of technology among individuals with FEP, including gaming activities, to inform future development of technology-enabled therapeutic applications. Methods Self-administered survey on use of technological tools in 71 FEP individuals. Results PCs/laptops were used by all participants; cellphones/smartphones by 92%, consoles by 83% (mainly male and younger participants). Women texted and used social networks more frequently; men played games (mainly action) more often. The younger individuals reported playing games frequently (32% daily) with less use of the Web and social networks (favourite: Facebook). Conclusions These data will be useful for developing Web-based psychoeducation tools and cognitive remediation video games for youth with FEP.
- Subjects
PSYCHOSES; PSYCHIATRIC treatment; PSYCHOEDUCATION; EDUCATION of people with intellectual disabilities; COMPUTERS &; youth; TECHNOLOGY &; youth
- Publication
Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 2017, Vol 11, Issue 1, p72
- ISSN
1751-7885
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/eip.12250