Effectiveness of text messaging interventions for the management of depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Madapathage Gayan Buddhika SenanayakeSumudu I WickramasingheMark D ChatfieldJulie HansenSisira Edirippulige Anthony Carl Smith

Published in: Journal of telemedicine and telecare (2020)

There is marginal evidence supporting text messaging interventions as an effective treatment modality for people living with clinical depression. However, further research is needed to determine how best to utilise text-message interventions alongside other conventional forms of health services delivery.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
physical activity
depressive symptoms
replacement therapy
sleep quality
randomized controlled trial
systematic review