Feasibility and Acceptability of Using a Mobile Phone App for Characterizing Auditory Verbal Hallucinations in Adolescents With Early-Onset Psychosis: Exploratory Study.
Runar Elle SmelrorJosef Johann BlessKenneth HugdahlIngrid AgartzPublished in: JMIR formative research (2019)
This study demonstrates the value of including patients' experiences in the development and pilot-testing of new technology. Based on the small sample size, the use of mobile phones with ESM seems feasible for patients with EOP, but the acceptability of using apps should be considered. Further investigation with larger samples is warranted before definitive conclusions are made.