This presentation will first review the evidence of mobile health apps to meet clinical and wellness goals for people with SMI. Using this evidence as a launching point, the talk will then outline the opportunity for technology to augment integrated care for people with SMI. To illustrate real world examples, the talk will focus on a case with the goal of offering case based learning from a study that explored the feasibility of integrating depression self-management smartphone apps into primary care for an underserved patient population. Adult patients with an active or previous depression diagnosis were eligible to participate. Participants were asked to complete measures which explored health literacy, and patient activation, along with questions pertaining to smartphone ownership, type of data plan, and willingness to use apps for self-management. Patient and provider/staff focus groups were conducted at clinic sites to explore the feasibility of using smartphone apps for depression management. Initial findings suggest that patients are likely to attempt app use for self-management when physicians make this suggestion. Results also suggest that giving patients an array of smartphone apps to choose from increases their likelihood of app use. The presentation will offer learners a suite of tools and resources to implement such in their care settings. Cultural and other real world considerations will be discussed.

Format

Recorded webinar, non-interactive, self-paced distance learning activity with post-test.

This presentation was recorded on December 17, 2020.

Learning Objectives

• Identify strategies for selecting appropriate and useful self-management technology tools for use in primary care.

• Describe patient perspectives that are pertinent to the utilization of mobile apps in integrated primary care settings.
• Describe provider and clinic staff perspectives regarding the use of depression related mobile app technology within integrated primary care settings.

Target Audience

Counselor, Nurse/Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Physician (non-psychiatrist), Physician Assistant, Peer Specialist/Peer Support 

Instructional Level

Introductory

Estimate Time to Complete 

Estimated Duration: 1.0 hour
Program Start Date: December 17, 2020
Program End Date: December 17, 2026

Ongoing Interdisciplinary Discussion Board

After completing the course, engage with colleagues in the mental health field through SMI Adviser's Webinar Roundtable Topics discussion board. This is an easy way to network and share ideas with other clinicians who participate in this webinar. Access through the discussion tab.

How to Earn Credit

Participants who wish to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, CE credit for psychologists, or a certificate of participation may do so by completing all sections of the course, including viewing the full video and submitting an evaluation. A multiple-choice quiz is provided based on the content. A passing score of 75% must be achieved. After evaluating the program, course participants will be provided with an opportunity to claim hours of participation and print an official CME certificate (physicians), CE certificate (psychologists), or certificate of participation (other disciplines) showing the completion date and hours/credits earned.

Continuing Education Credit

Physicians

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The APA designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Psychologists

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Continuing education requirements vary from state to state. Many state boards grant reciprocity with national accrediting organizations and other state boards. It is the responsibility of each professional to understand the requirements for license renewal or check with the state or national licensing board and/or professional organization to become more familiar with their policies for acceptable continuing education credit. Social workers and Psychologists should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.

Faculty and Planner Disclosures

Instructors

• Margaret Emerson, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is an Assistant Professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Nursing and is ANCC board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She is a leader in using digital mental health to offer integrated care services to patients with depression. Dr. Emerson reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.

Planners

• Teri Brister, PhD, LPC, National Alliance on Mental Illness. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.
• Amy N. Cohen, PhD, American Psychiatric Association. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.
• Tristan Gorrindo, MD, American Psychiatric Association. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.

• Teri Brister, PhD, LPC, National Alliance on Mental Illness. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests. (Reviewed on 10/17/2023)  
• Amy N. Cohen, PhD, American Psychiatric Association. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests. (Reviewed on 10/4/2023)  
• John Torous, MD, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Torous has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. (Reviewed 9/23/2023)

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