The experience of self-monitoring using the PolarUs bipolar disorder self-management app: a qualitative report of impacts and unmet needs
The present study highlights the importance of taking the subjective experience of users into account during the development, evaluation, and implementation of app-based monitoring interventions in BD. Implications for the use of passively collected data and personalisation of app delivery are discussed.
Authors
- Erin E. Michalak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0812-6527)
- Steven J. Barnes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8953-3011)
- Emma Morton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6179-1983)
- Heather L. O'Brien (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4780-2505)
- Rachelle Hole (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5238-0015)
- Linda Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6280-0511)
Institutions
- University of British Columbia (CA)
- Monash University (AU)
- Okanagan University College (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Affective Disorders
- Published
- 2025-04-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2025.04.107
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.41