Table 1 Key features of the advanced prototype
From: Technology-assisted peer therapy: a new way of delivering evidence-based psychological interventions
Area | Features |
|---|---|
General structure | Android Application; eight sessions based on Thinking Healthy Programme manual; Avatar ‘therapist’ and supporting characters; operated by peer; co-designing and user testing to ensure cultural acceptability and feasibility |
Active ingredients | Uses CBT-based strategies of cognitive restructuring, behavioural activation and problem solving in 3 key areas: self, relationship with newborn, and relationship with significant others |
Fidelity and dose | App-directed session with set time allocated for each segment of therapy; record of goal setting and progress achieved |
Training and supervision | In-built training and supervision modules not requiring a specialist trainer; includes step-by-step instructions for operating the App and delivering sessions; in-built peer-assessment of competency; guidelines for peer-supervision |
Screening and monitoring | In-built pictorial Community Informant Detection Tool for maternal depression to identify high-risk women; 4-item Patient Health Questions for confirmation and 3-monthly monitoring and risk assessment |