Boston University · PsychologyFarchione Lab
Todd J. Farchione · Boston, Massachusetts
Research Focus
Dr. Todd J. Farchione's lab at Boston University focuses on improving digital mental health interventions through the use of machine learning. By developing precision treatment rules, the lab aims to personalize treatment options for patients and enhance user engagement, ultimately leading to better clinical outcomes. The research is conducted in collaboration with primary care physicians, utilizing a large-scale clinical trial to test various digital intervention strategies.
machine learningdigital mental healthpersonalized treatmentuser engagementclinical trials
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop machine learning algorithms to create precision treatment rules for digital interventions.
AIM 02Evaluate the effects and engagement patterns of three digital mental health interventions.
AIM 03Identify user engagement as a mechanism of treatment response.
Skills the Lab Values
machine learning algorithmsclinical trial designdata analysisstatistical modelinguser engagement assessment
Output against the department
Publications190top 36% of dept.107th of 296
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Citations7.8ktop 39% of dept.116th of 296
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