Prescriber’s Preferences for Digital Health Applications in Mental Health Care: Cross-Sectional Best-Worst Scaling Study of General Practitioners and Psychotherapists in Germany - Scorecard - MDSpire
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Prescriber’s Preferences for Digital Health Applications in Mental Health Care: Cross-Sectional Best-Worst Scaling Study of General Practitioners and Psychotherapists in Germany
Clinical Scorecard: Preferences of Healthcare Providers Regarding Digital Health Tools in Mental Health: A Cross-Sectional Best-Worst Scaling Analysis of General Practitioners and Psychotherapists in Germany
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Mental Health Disorders
Key Mechanisms
Digital health applications (DiGA) for monitoring and treatment
Target Population
Adults with mental disorders in Germany
Care Setting
Outpatient mental health care
Key Highlights
28% 12-month prevalence of mental disorders among adults in Germany
37.6% of DiGA prescribed by general practitioners, 14.7% by psychotherapists
50% of DiGA prescriptions in mental health issued by GPs
DiGA applications primarily target mental or behavioral disorders
Psychotherapists view DiGA as complementary to traditional therapy
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Initial assessments conducted by GPs
Referral to psychotherapists for structured treatment
Management
Integration of DiGA into routine care workflows
Addressing concerns about usability and therapeutic depth
Monitoring & Follow-up
Evaluate the effectiveness of DiGA in clinical practice
Monitor patient compliance and symptom burden
Risks
Potential disruption of therapeutic relationships
Concerns about individualization and depth of care
Patient & Prescribing Data
Patients with mental health conditions seeking care
DiGA can provide low-threshold support during waiting periods for therapy
Clinical Best Practices
Encourage GPs to prescribe DiGA where appropriate
Provide clear information about DiGA certification and integration
Address profession-specific concerns regarding DiGA use
by Carsten Volland, Felix Plescher, Pascal Raszke, Luisa Friedrich, Christian Speckemeier, Sarah Schlierenkamp, Michael Minor, Carina Abels, Klemens Höfer, Jürgen Wasem, Josepha Katzmann, Udo Schneider, Anja Wadeck, Sophia Zander, Anna Bußmann
