1. Geri-Mobile Health: Feasibility of a VA Mental Health Mobile Apps Coaching Program for Older Veterans
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Ana J. Alfaro, Erin Sakai, Chalise Carlson, Priyanka S. Mehta, Jason Anderson, Matthew Wynn, and Christine E. Gould
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Clinical Psychology ,Health (social science) ,Social Psychology ,Geriatrics and Gerontology ,Gerontology - Abstract
This program evaluation examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of an individualized coaching program to help older Veterans use VA mental health mobile apps to address mental health and well-being goals.The program delivers individual technical and clinical support to facilitate the use of mobile devices and VA apps. Participants completed assessments of mobile device proficiency, app use frequency, app comfort, quality of life, and mental health symptoms (completed by a subset,Of 24 enrollees, 17 completed the program and received an average of 7.58 (SD = 2.87) sessions including the initial assessment. Mobile device proficiency (Findings suggest the program is feasible, highly acceptable, and increases mobile device proficiency and use of apps.Coaching programs can equip older adults with the skills to use mental health apps.
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- 2022
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