Understanding access and use of technology among youth with first‐episode psychosis to inform the development of technology‐enabled therapeutic interventions

Abstract

These data will be useful for developing Web-based psychoeducation tools and cognitive remediation video games for youth with FEP.

Digital Technology for Internet Access by Patients With Early-Stage Schizophrenia in Spain: Multicenter Research Study (Preprint)

“…The second reason could be related to the fact that the study was carried out in 2012 and the pattern of use of digital technology is constantly changing by adapting to the needs of the population. Unlike other previously published studies, a greater use of game console in men was not observed [18].…”

“…In addition, in a previous survey of access and use of technological tools carried out in 2012 in Montreal on 71 patients with first psychotic episode [18], a greater use of computer (fixed or portable) was reported in comparison to mobile phone or smartphone, reaching 96% vs 70% of frequency (defined as "from daily use up to 2-3 times per week"). This difference in computer preference in front of smartphone could be related to two circumstances.…”

“…Previous studies have investigated the prevalence of use of technological devices and applications through surveys. One of these studies has been carried out on 71 patients with first episode psychosis in Montreal, Canada [18]. Two other studies have been carried out in the United States in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.…”

Potential Benefits of Incorporating Peer-to-Peer Interactions Into Digital Interventions for Psychotic Disorders: A Systematic Review

“…A survey found that adults with psychotic disorders were as likely as adults without mental illness to form social connections online despite having fewer offline relationships, lower income, and less Internet access (20). Youths with psychotic disorders are particularly amenable to using social media to seek information, support, and treatment (21,22). For example, one study found that 99% of youths with psychosis spent roughly three hours online per day on social media (23).…”

Maintenant qu’elle est bien découverte, la psychothérapie devrait être couverte !

“…C'est une introduction tout à fait justifiée et c'est d'autant plus pertinent que cela devient l'un des modes de communication privilégiés des nouvelles générations, y compris chez les jeunes psychotiques (Abdel-Baki et al, 2015). L'exploration dans ce domaine est infinie et déroutante comme celle de savoir si un psychiatre peut être « un ami » sur Facebook (Pereira, 2014).…”