title: Development and pilot testing of an online monitoring tool of depression symptoms and side effects for young people being treated for depression.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To develop and examine the feasibility of an online monitoring tool of depressive symptoms, suicidality and side effects.
  
  
  METHODS
  The online tool was developed based on guideline recommendations, and employed already validated and widely used measures. Quantitative data about its use, and qualitative information on its functionality and usefulness were collected from surveys, a focus group and individual interviews.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Fifteen young people completed the tool between 1 and 12 times, and reported it was easy to use. Clinicians suggested it was too long and could be completed in the waiting room to lessen impact on session time. Overall, clients and clinicians who used the tool found it useful.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Results show that an online monitoring tool is potentially useful as a systematic means for monitoring symptoms, but further research is needed including how to embed the tool within clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Excellence in Youth Mental Health, Orygen Youth Health Research Centre, Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Sarah E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Hetrick
authors.forename: Maria Kristina
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Dellosa
authors.forename: Magenta B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Simmons
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Phillips
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009862:Online Systems; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016730:Program Development; D059020:Suicidal Ideation; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents
keywords: depression; evidence-based practice; monitoring; suicide-related behaviour; youth