ABSTRACT

Introduction: Digital mental health interventions are on the rise; yet people with intellectual disabilities are not generally seen as their potential users. This study aims to explore the accessability of two mainstream online mood-management programmes.

Methods: Using a qualitative study design, 12 adults with intellectual disabilities were interviewed while accessing moodgym and iFightDepression®. Thematic analysis was used to explore the programs’ accessibility according to the technology acceptance model.

Results: The programs’ ease-of-use was considered in terms of visual appeal, support needs, and essential skills for independent program use. Perceived usefulness concerned participants’ understanding of the purpose and expected personal benefits associated with the interventions. Finally, intention to use and motivation to interact with the interventions were key aspects of participants’ attititudes toward them.

Conclusion: Improving intervention accessibility is a first important step to ensure people with intellectual disabilities can understand the purpose and content of digital mental health interventions.

摘要

简介：数字心理健康干预正在兴起；然而，智障人士通常不被视为他们的潜在用户。本研究旨在探讨两种主流在线情绪管理程序的可访问性。

方法：使用定性研究设计，12 名智障成年人在使用情绪健身房和 iFightDepression® 时接受了采访。根据技术接受模型，使用主题分析来探索程序的可访问性。

结果：从视觉吸引力、支持​​需求和独立程序使用的基本技能方面考虑了程序的易用性。感知有用性与参与者对干预目的和预期个人利益的理解有关。最后，使用意图和与干预互动的动机是参与者对他们态度的关键方面。

结论：提高干预的可及性是确保智障人士能够理解数字心理健康干预的目的和内容的第一个重要步骤。