A meta-analysis of persuasive design, engagement, and efficacy in 92 RCTs of mental health apps

A meta-analysis of persuasive design, engagement, and efficacy in 92 RCTs of mental health apps

Abstract This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the efficacy of digital mental health apps and the impact of persuasive design principles on intervention engagement and outcomes. Ninety-two RCTs and 16,728 participants were included in the meta-analyses. Findings indicate that apps signif...

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Main Authors: Lee Valentine, Jordan D. X. Hinton, Kriti Bajaj, Larissa Boyd, Shaunagh O’Sullivan, Rory P. Sorenson, Imogen H. Bell, Miguel Sobredo Vega, Ping Liu, Wilma Peters, Shaminka N. Mangelsdorf, Thomas W. Wren, Carl Moller, Shane Cross, Carla McEnery, Sarah Bendall, Jennifer Nicholas, Mario Alvarez-Jimenez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-04-01
Series:npj Digital Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-025-01567-5
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