Download - Psycho-Education Platform (PEP)
People on waiting
list
In 2009 almost 100.000
mental health care patients
are on a waiting list.
Increasing 7% a year
(The Netherlands)
The average treatment
waiting time in 2009 up to 26
weeks
What’s happening?
Patients are suffering of sitting duck syndrome
Patients feel desperate, powerless
Patients get into a downwards spiral
Eureka
An online modular psycho-
education platform...
...which enriches
patient experience
waiting time...
...supporting regular
therapeutic intervention...
…care, anywhere, any time
Psycho-Education
Platform
Mental Health Care Providers (MHCP) get their online private environment
Extends the regular treatment program
Patient can start directly with the treatment without waiting
Treatment starts with selection of modules by the medical professional
Benefits / Risks
Online programs are less expensive
and more effective overall
Modules and content can be easily
shared across multiple MHCP
through PEP
Lowering costs by co-creation
Patients and caregivers can access
PEP program any time/any place
At least one MHCP is required during
startup for content and module
development input
Support of caregivers Is essential
Proper funding
Possible Modules
Intake
Psychological tests
Therapy modules
Assignments and feedback
Peptalk, video conferencing, chat
Context sensitive information
Medical education
Emotional monitoring & statistics
Waiting time indicator
And many more
PEP investment
Initial platform: < €100.000
Other aspects such asMarketing
Organisational
Launching customer
Training and support
needs further investigation