A Tablet Application for Supporting Implementation of Evidence-Based Psychosocial Practices
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Abstract
Severe mental illnesses (SMI), such as psychotic disorders and major mood disorders, are associated with difficulties in work, social interaction, and activities of daily living, as well as poor treatment adherence and recurrent relapses. Although a broad range of evidence-based psychosocial programs (EBPs) has been developed to improve functioning in severe mental illnesses, few people with SMI have access to them.
Despite innovations in teaching principles and development of easy-to-disseminate program packages, implementation of EBPs into routine mental health settings remains a demanding undertaking in terms of time and money. Successful implementation requires access to continuous supervision and training to mental health practitioners, as well as evaluation of program outcomes and program fidelity in order to ensure high quality implementation. These activities may be limited in terms of expertise or resources, and stakeholders may be reluctant to invest time and money in implementation initiatives that risk failure.
Mobile technology has the potential to bridge obstacles associated with implementation of EBPs. The iMRAPP is an interactive tool developed for tablet and aimed at providing support when implementing one EBP - the Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) program. In addition to containing the program manual and work materials (close to 1100 pages), the application has functionality for supervision via the Internet and assessment of key outcome measures.
The goal of the present presentation is to give an overview of the functionality and application of the iMRAPP, both in clinical and research settings. Directions for future development and generic issues will be discussed.
Despite innovations in teaching principles and development of easy-to-disseminate program packages, implementation of EBPs into routine mental health settings remains a demanding undertaking in terms of time and money. Successful implementation requires access to continuous supervision and training to mental health practitioners, as well as evaluation of program outcomes and program fidelity in order to ensure high quality implementation. These activities may be limited in terms of expertise or resources, and stakeholders may be reluctant to invest time and money in implementation initiatives that risk failure.
Mobile technology has the potential to bridge obstacles associated with implementation of EBPs. The iMRAPP is an interactive tool developed for tablet and aimed at providing support when implementing one EBP - the Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) program. In addition to containing the program manual and work materials (close to 1100 pages), the application has functionality for supervision via the Internet and assessment of key outcome measures.
The goal of the present presentation is to give an overview of the functionality and application of the iMRAPP, both in clinical and research settings. Directions for future development and generic issues will be discussed.
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