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. 2023 Oct 24;66(1):e82. doi: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2023.2453

Table 1.

Combined results: common aspects and discrepancies

Common aspects Discrepancies
Pros Cons
Broad accessibility Low adherence after download (better for mild depression) Level of digitalization
Simple and effective communication Little interaction Perception of DTx as complementary/supplementary to psychotherapy
Provides support in moments when therapists are not available Limited possibilities for tracking and monitoring clinical state Cultural habits
Active involvement in home-based psychological support No contact with professionals in emergency situations Reimbursement pathways
Regulatory-friendly (Class I medical device)
Complementary to psychotherapy and pharmacological therapy
Cost-effectiveness