30.4 TECHNOLOGY IN PRACTICE: IMPROVING COMPLIANCE AND OUTCOMES

Mitrani, Paul

Objectives: The objectives of this presentation are to: 1) review how new technology and smartphone applications can be used to facilitate engagement in care and improve behavioral health outcomes;and 2) review available applications and evidence for use, as well as a quality improvement initiative using MindLogger, an open-source data collection platform, to improve utilization of diary cards for DBT and token economies for behavioral interventions. Methods: A literature review was conducted to assess how technology and smartphone applications can facilitate provision of care and improve behavioral health outcomes. The presentation will incorporate the most important and applicable findings, combined with clinical experiences, and recommend available resources and guidelines for the use of technology in behavioral health care. Results: With the ubiquitous use of technology in today’s world, clinicians, parents, and youth increasingly seek online resources and interventions for behavioral health concerns. Growing evidence supports that technology-based interventions can improve behavioral health outcomes, including symptoms of anxiety and depression. In addition, the importance of technology in the delivery of care during COVID-19 has emphasized the need to develop novel ways to provide care and improve access. Evidence for the use of mobile applications will be presented for clinicians to use and recommend to patients and families. Novel applications available through MindLogger and the ability to improve compliance and outcomes will also be discussed. Conclusions: Mobile applications continue to influence the psychosocial well-being of youth. Research has shown that novel interventions can positively impact behavioral health outcomes and that there is growing interest in developing evidence-based interventions that facilitate behavioral health care. By increasing our awareness and knowledge about these interventions and how to effectively use them in treatment, we have the opportunity to transform the lives of youth in positive ways. MED, EBP, QA