Does technology-based interventions in psychosis improved functioning and quality of life? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Introduction Technology-based interventions (TBIs), including computer and Internet-based interventions, mobile health applications, social media using technological devices, could become a useful, effective, accessible, cost-effective approach (Berry et al., 2016; Firth, 2016) to complement conventional for psychosis Objectives compare TBIs with psychosis, focusing mainly on functioning quality of life. Methods The systematic review preceding this work was based 58 RCT psychosis. We selected the studies that analyzed (N = 23) life 15). calculated standardized mean change (SMC) applied three-level model because there were several effect sizes within same study. Results There significant differences between (d 0.25, SE 0.09, z 2.72, p <.01), but not 0.14, 0.08, 1.78, .076) in patients Conclusions On average, who received performed better functioning, Functioning is impaired so should be considered efficacious intervention, highlighting power these type improving some outcomes. Disclosure No relationships.