Evaluating User Feedback for an Artificial Intelligence–Enabled, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy–Based Mental Health App (Wysa): Qualitative Thematic Analysis
Overview
This qualitative thematic analysis examines 7,929 Google Play Store reviews for Wysa, an AI-enabled cognitive behavioral therapy app, to assess user experiences regarding acceptability, usability, usefulness, and integration. The study identifies key themes such as the app's nonjudgmental interface and privacy features, noting that the majority of feedback was positive. It also categorizes four predominant types of users who provide feedback, highlighting how digital tools may expand access to mental health support.
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- Tanya Malik, Adrian Jacques H. Ambrose (Columbia University), Chaitali Sinha
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- 2022-03-06
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- gold
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- 10.2196/35668
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@article{allodium:d56a896385dc4c72,
title = {Evaluating User Feedback for an Artificial Intelligence–Enabled, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy–Based Mental Health App (Wysa): Qualitative Thematic Analysis},
author = {Tanya Malik and Adrian Jacques H. Ambrose and Chaitali Sinha},
year = {2022},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.2196/35668},
url = {https://doi.org/10.2196/35668}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Evaluating User Feedback for an Artificial Intelligence–Enabled, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy–Based Mental Health App (Wysa): Qualitative Thematic Analysis AU - Malik, Tanya AU - Ambrose, Adrian Jacques H. AU - Sinha, Chaitali PY - 2022 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.2196/35668 UR - https://doi.org/10.2196/35668 ER -
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Malik, T., Ambrose, A. J. H., & Sinha, C. (2022). Evaluating User Feedback for an Artificial Intelligence–Enabled, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy–Based Mental Health App (Wysa): Qualitative Thematic Analysis. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.2196/35668
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