TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vervaeke, Jasmien
AU  - Van Looy, Jan
AU  - Hoorelbeke, Kristof
AU  - Baeken, Chris
AU  - Koster, Ernst HW
PY  - 2018
DA  - 2018/04/05
TI  - Gamified Cognitive Control Training for Remitted Depressed Individuals: User Requirements Analysis
JO  - JMIR Serious Games
SP  - e6
VL  - 6
IS  - 2
KW  - depression
KW  - cognitive dysfunction
KW  - cognitive remediation
KW  - relapse prevention
KW  - qualitative research
KW  - secondary prevention
AB  - Background: The high incidence and relapse rates of major depressive disorder demand novel treatment options. Standard treatments (psychotherapy, medication) usually do not target cognitive control impairments, although these seem to play a crucial role in achieving stable remission. The urgent need for treatment combined with poor availability of adequate psychological interventions has instigated a shift toward internet interventions. Numerous computerized programs have been developed that can be presented online and offline. However, their uptake and adherence are oftentimes low. Objective: The aim of this study was to perform a user requirements analysis for an internet-based training targeting cognitive control. This training focuses on ameliorating cognitive control impairments, as these are still present during remission and can be a risk factor for relapse. To facilitate uptake of and adherence to this intervention, a qualitative user requirements analysis was conducted to map mandatory and desirable requirements. Methods: We conducted a user requirements analysis through a focus group with 5 remitted depressed individuals and individual interviews with 6 mental health care professionals. All qualitative data were transcribed and examined using a thematic analytic approach. Results: Results showed mandatory requirements for the remitted sample in terms of training configuration, technological and personal factors, and desirable requirements regarding knowledge and enjoyment. Furthermore, knowledge and therapeutic benefits were key requirements for therapists. Conclusions: The identified requirements provide useful information to be integrated in interventions targeting cognitive control in depression. 
SN  - 2291-9279
UR  - http://games.jmir.org/2018/2/e6/
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2196/games.8609
UR  - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29622525
DO  - 10.2196/games.8609
ID  - info:doi/10.2196/games.8609
ER  -