Table 1 MindSurf research development plan
Stage | Research | Study Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
I | Proof-of-concept exercise | n = 1; short time frame; manually send questions |
II | Pilot study | small n; non-clinical sample; short time frame; assess usability and acceptability, mixed methods; manually send questions |
III | Wellbeing, contentment, and goal achievement study | large n; non-clinical sample; population based study; extended timeframe; assess impact of app on wellbeing, contentment, and goal achievement in the general population; mixed methods randomised controlled trial; smartphone app developed and used |
IV | Impact on psychological distress study | large n; clinical sample, extended time frame; assess impact of app on reduction of psychological distress; mixed methods randomised controlled trial comparing face-to-face individual therapy without the app and face-to-face individual therapy including the app; smartphone app used |