SBIR/STTR Research Award
Self-help Computer Services for Eating Disorders
Award amount
$99,719Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IAward year
2001Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Branch
- National Institutes of Health
- Recipient company
- MYSELFHELP.COM, INC.
- Proposal award date
- Not reported
- Contract end date
- Not reported
- UEI
- Not reported
- Solicitation number
- Not reported
- Topic code
- Not reported
Research abstract
DESCRIPTION: (provided by applicant): This application proposes research
related to NIMH Division of Services and Intervention Research. The aim is to
design and test the first prototype of an interactive self-help computer
program for binge eating disorder. The prototype will be based on an
integrative view of the etiology of binge eating disorder, and will combine
elements of various empirically supported treatment approaches. Each user will
receive a customized learning experience, resulting in customized feedback from
the program. We will conduct the following evaluations of the module: (1)
Expert Reviews of Content and Usability, (2) Stage One Usability Test (with
eating disorder subjects), and (3) Stage Two Usability Test (with eating
disorder subjects). Dependent measures and formal criteria for success are
specified.
PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATION:
Potential commercial markets for eating disorders self-help technology include
psychotherapy clients, mental health professionals, and health maintenance
organizations.
Technology keywords
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