Mental well-being Mental well-being
Conditions
Interventions
All adolescents will use the Your Bridge app
an app designed to empower adolescents and prepare them for their intake at the psychosocial care unit.
Sponsors
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Eligibility
Age
12 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adolescents: 1) Age between 12-18 years old 2) Diagnosed with a chronic somatic illness 3) Being treated at the Erasmus MC Sophia Children’s Hospital 4) Being referred for psychological care A chronic illness is defined as: a condition that lasts longer than 3 months, recurs more than three times a year and / or is related to long-term use of medication, treatments or help (van Hal et al., 2019). Psychologists: 1) Have worked with an adolescent that has used the My Digital Friend app
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Adolescents: 1) Insufficient proficiency of the Dutch language 2) IQ < 75, 3) Suspected suicidal ideationsPsychologists: None
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main endpoint is the acceptability and feasibility of the app by adolescents. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Acceptability of Your Bridge app rated by psychologistsResilience & Self-efficacySelf-reflection and insightCompetencePositive and negative affectMotivation for treatmentpsychological distressUser experience | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Contacts
Public ContactM. van Dalen
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Outcome results
None listed