Effectiveness of mHealth Post-discharge Intervention for Patients With Severe Mental Illness (tFOCUS)
Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, Schizophrenia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Bipolar Disorder focused on measuring mHealth, psychiatric hospitalization, transitions of care
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: psychiatric inpatient/partial hospitalization diagnosis of schizophrenia-spectrum disorder or major mood disorder planned ongoing mental health treatment post-discharge in the community 18 years or older ability to speak and read English Exclusion Criteria: lack of smartphone homelessness or housing instability that would prevent reliable follow-up discharge to a long-term restricted living setting
Sites / Locations
- Butler Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Transition-FOCUS mHealth Intervention
Check-In
All participants will download the tFOCUS app to their mobile phone. tFOCUS uses EMA to assess variables identified as being salient to treatment engagement and illness self-management. The application delivers algorithm-driven micro interventions to address reported problem(s). Data is transmitted to a clinician "dashboard," which can be used for remote monitoring.
Control participants will receive the currently recommended best practices of post-discharge care, including follow-up appointments, instructions, referrals and a follow-up check in.