Kalmer, a specific based-App intervention for the treatment of Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI): a technical and usability study in a non-clinical population - Summary - MDSpire
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Kalmer, a specific based-App intervention for the treatment of Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI): a technical and usability study in a non-clinical population
To evaluate the usability and technical functionality of Kalmer, a mobile app designed to assist young individuals engaging in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) by integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies.
Key Findings:
High usability scores (SUS mean: 81), indicating strong user satisfaction and functionality.
Users rated objective quality as good (mean = 3.88/5) and subjective quality as improvable (mean = 2.99/5).
Perceived the app as useful (mean = 3.66/5).
Interpretation:
Kalmer has the potential to enhance self-awareness, knowledge, and help-seeking attitudes among users through its integrated therapeutic features.
Limitations:
Sample size was small (26 participants).
Participants were non-clinical, which may not reflect the experiences of those in clinical settings, potentially limiting generalizability.
User engagement and content personalization need improvement.
Conclusion:
Kalmer shows feasibility as a complementary tool in NSSI treatment and sets the stage for future clinical trials.
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