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KMID : 0607520160240010061
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Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine
2016 Volume.24 No. 1 p.61 ~ p.65
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Current State and Limit of Mobile-Based Mental Health Intervention Using Information & Communication Technology
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Lee Sang-Min
Kim Seung-Jun
Im Woo-Young
Paik Jong-Woo
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Abstract
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Currently, a variety of Information and Communication Technology(ICT) is being broadly utilized for mental health. Especially, mobile application is one of the effective ICT, and several applications have been developed after the spread of smartphones. The mobile-based mental health has several strengths, such as better treatment accessibility and easier check-ups of symptoms or daily activities by real-time monitoring. Better follow-ups of treatment course, more customized feedback and better transportability enable patients to be more adherent. However, there are some limitations of mobile technology about the mental health, such as technical troubles of electric errors, data safety problems and personal information extrusion. Therefore, full considerations should be given during the development and provision of the technology. Most of all, mental health specialists should actively participate in the development process by incorporation of evidence-based experiences and assurance of good clinical qualities.
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KEYWORD
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ICT, Mental health, Smartphones, Mobile apps, Evidence-based treatment
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