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Title:
Usability and Acceptance by Therapists and Users of an Internet-Based Intervention Based on the Unified Protocol in Argentina.
Authors:
Celleri M; Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Psicología, Secretaría de Investigaciones, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina., Klajner F; Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Psicología, Secretaría de Investigaciones, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina., Cremades FC; Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Psicología, Secretaría de Investigaciones, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina., Garay CJ; Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Psicología, Secretaría de Investigaciones, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina., Etchevers M; Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Psicología, Secretaría de Investigaciones, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina., Osma J; Facultad de Psicología y Sociología, Universidad de Zaragoza, Teruel, Spain.; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón, Zaragoza, Spain.
Source:
Journal of clinical psychology [J Clin Psychol] 2025 Dec; Vol. 81 (12), pp. 1294-1309. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Aug 20.
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: Wiley Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0217132 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1097-4679 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00219762 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Clin Psychol Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):
Publication: <2005-> : Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley
Original Publication: Brandon, Vt. [etc.] Clinical Psychology Pub. Co.
MeSH Terms:
Internet-Based Intervention* , Patient Acceptance of Health Care* , Mental Disorders*/therapy , Psychotherapy*/methods , Attitude of Health Personnel*, Humans ; Argentina ; Adult ; Female ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; Internet
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Grant Information:
This study was funded by University of Buenos Aires. Co-funded by Gobierno de Aragón (Department of Science, University and Society knowledge) [Grant Number Research team S31_23R].
Contributed Indexing:
Keywords: acceptability; emotional disorders; internet‐based intervention; unified protocol; usability
Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20250820 Date Completed: 20251112 Latest Revision: 20251112
Update Code:
20251113
PubMed Central ID:
PMC12598383
DOI:
10.1002/jclp.70037
PMID:
40831296
Database:
MEDLINE

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Latin American countries face a significant mental health gap, characterized by an increasing prevalence of mental disorders and limited access to evidence-based treatments. Internet-based interventions hold promise for bridging this gap. In Argentina, there are currently no locally developed internet-based interventions. To address this gap, our research team recently developed an Internet-Based Unified Protocol Intervention (IUPI), a transdiagnostic intervention adapted from the Unified Protocol. This study aimed to evaluate its usability and acceptability in the local population, a necessary step for its subsequent implementation.
Methodology: A mixed-methods study was conducted with 20 professionals and 10 users who tested IUPI for 2 weeks. The System Usability Scale, an ad-hoc questionnaire, and focus groups were conducted.
Results: Usability scores indicated good usability for both professionals (M = 71.37 SD = 19.61) and users (M = 73.75 SD = 2.60). Both groups expressed willingness to use and recommend the platform. Thematic analysis revealed the perception that these interventions can enhance access to treatment. On the other hand, barriers such as connectivity issues, limited resources, and perceived lack of warmth and support were described.
Discussion: This is the first usability study of an internet-based intervention in Argentina. Findings are promising for cultural adaptation and broader implementation, potentially increasing access to psychotherapeutic treatments.
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