Using Persuasive Systems Design Model to Evaluate "Cuida tu Ánimo": An Internet-Based Pilot Program for Prevention and Early Intervention of Adolescent Depression

Fernando Parada, Vania Martínez, H Daniel Espinosa, Stephanie Bauer, Markus Moessner, Fernando Parada, Vania Martínez, H Daniel Espinosa, Stephanie Bauer, Markus Moessner

Abstract

Background: "Cuida tu Ánimo" (CTA [Take Care of Your Mood]) is an internet-based program for prevention and early intervention of adolescent depression implemented in Chile and Colombia. In the pilot application of the program, participants interacted with the program through a website that provided psychoeducational information, chat, and telephone appointments as well as monitoring and feedback messages. To date, most similar programs were not developed taking design features into consideration. The persuasive systems design (PSD) model is a comprehensive framework developed to aid in the design and evaluation of systems capable of influencing users' attitudes or behaviors. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the persuasiveness of CTA pilot program using the PSD model. Methods: The methodology used was expert evaluation, where specialists evaluate the program against a list of design principles. Results: Although the PSD model was not used to design the program, system features proposed by PSD were present, mainly "Dialogue support" features. Persuasion context analysis was not carried out by the developers. No aspects of the program could be related to "Primary task support" features because the developers did not define a primary task. Discussion: Key aspects of the PSD model could be incorporated in the CTA program to enhance system persuasiveness and improve adherence.

Keywords: adolescence; depression; e-mental health; internet; telehealth; telemedicine.

Conflict of interest statement

No competing financial interests exist.

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