Predictors of Dropout in a Digital Intervention for the Prevention and Treatment of Depression in Patients With Chronic Back Pain: Secondary Analysis of Two Randomized Controlled Trials.

Dropout can be predicted by participant baseline variables, and the inclusion of intervention usage variables may improve the prediction of dropout early on in treatment. Being able to identify individuals at high risk of dropout from digital health interventions could provide intervention developers and supporting clinicians with the ability to intervene early and prevent dropout from occurring.