Interactive Voice Based Administration of the GAD 7

This study investigates a new delivery method for the General Anxiety Disorder - 7 (GAD 7), a clinically accepted tool for diagnosing general anxiety disorder. The new tool records auditory responses to the assessment and the study will examine if the instrument is effective at capturing participant depression levels. If proven effective, future studies may investigate if the new format can be used to improve at home clinical care.

This study is an investigation of the construct validity and user experience of a new delivery system for the General Anxiety Disorder - 7 (GAD 7), a clinically accepted tool for diagnosing general anxiety disorder. The purpose of the study is to examine if the new delivery system of the GAD 7 is effective at capturing participant anxiety levels and to assess the differences of usability between the paper and voice administered versions. The voice administered version uses a Mirror device, which is similar to a smart television with a mirror interface. The device records auditory responses to the GAD 7 through Amazon Alexa. The investigators will be comparing the responses on the new device to those given on the clinically established paper format. If proven effective at capturing depression levels of patients, future studies may investigate if the new format can be used to improve at home clinical care.

This study will be a repeated measure, mixed methods design (i.e., it will contain both qualitative and quantitative components). Newly admitted patients will be asked to complete the questionnaires (i.e., GAD 7 and the UEQ) at two different time points (i.e., Baseline and 1-month follow-up). In order to reduce or control for order effects, the procedure will be counterbalanced.

Half of the participants will complete the GAD 7 in the traditional paper format at their first appointment. At their second appointment 1-month later, they will complete the GAD 7 on the Mirror device equipped with Amazon Alexa.

The other half of the participants will complete the GAD 7 on the Mirror device equipped with Amazon in the traditional paper format at their first appointment. At their second appointment 1-month later, they will complete the GAD 7 in the traditional paper format.

This is the voice based GAD 7 that is administered through a Mirror device equipped with Amazon Alexa software.

Inclusion Criteria:: Newly admitted patients to the Oklahoma State University Behavioral Medicine Clinic Exclusion Criteria: Vulnerable populations, such as children (i.e., minors or individuals under the legal age of consent) and individuals who are incarcerated (i.e., prisoners), will be excluded. Individuals who are not their own guardian (i.e., those suffering from severe disabilities) will also be excluded.