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Investigating Website Usability: Enhancing Engagement of Amphetamine Users in Online Treatment

verfasst von: Eliana Hirakis, Leanne M. Casey, Bonnie A. Clough

Erschienen in: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction | Ausgabe 2/2018

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Abstract

Online interventions may offer a means of overcoming barriers experienced in face-to-face treatment for amphetamine use. Usability testing allows a website’s capacity to engage the targeted population to be optimised. This study evaluated the usability of an amphetamine treatment website (www.beatingtherush.com.au) and explored health professionals’ and amphetamine users’ Internet access and use. Eleven health professionals and 10 amphetamine users viewed the website and provided quantitative and qualitative feedback. All health professionals and 90% of amphetamine users had Internet access. All health professionals and 80% of amphetamine users felt comfortable and confident using the Internet. However, 40% of amphetamine users reported not using the Internet to obtain information about alcohol and drugs. Participants provided positive feedback regarding usability of the website, as well as areas for improvement. This study addressed usability issues prior to evaluating the effectiveness of the website, enabling modification of design features to enhance the user experience of the website.

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Titel: Investigating Website Usability: Enhancing Engagement of Amphetamine Users in Online Treatment
verfasst von: Eliana Hirakis
Leanne M. Casey
Bonnie A. Clough
Publikationsdatum: 24.08.2017
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction / Ausgabe 2/2018
Print ISSN: 1557-1874
Elektronische ISSN: 1557-1882
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-017-9796-1

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