Table 3 Results from the subgroup analyses
From: Transdiagnostic-focused apps for depression and anxiety: a meta-analysis
Subgroup | N comparisons | g (95% CI) | I2 | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Control group | ||||
Waitlist | 11 | 0.48 (0.34, 0.62) | 47% | <0.001 |
Other | 12 | 0.05 (−0.04, 0.15) | 0 | |
Age group | ||||
Younger | 5 | 0.15 (−0.02, 0.33) | 0% | 0.125 |
Adult | 18 | 0.32 (0.19, 0.47) | 67% | |
CBT app | ||||
Yes | 13 | 0.39 (0.27, 0.51) | 27% | 0.042 |
No | 10 | 0.17 (−0.00, 0.35) | 63% | |
Human guidance | ||||
Yes | 5 | 0.39 (0.08, 0.70) | 50% | 0.423 |
Not reported | 18 | 0.25 (0.13, 0.37) | 56% | |
In-app feedback | ||||
Yes | 13 | 0.27 (0.13, 0.42) | 57% | 0.789 |
Not reported | 10 | 0.31 (0.11, 0.51) | 66% | |
Mood monitoring | ||||
Yes | 14 | 0.23 (0.11, 0.35) | 34% | 0.293 |
Not reported | 9 | 0.37 (0.14, 0.59) | 76% | |
