Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	119725
Country	South Korea

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Opinion Review
Article Title	Evaluating an internet-based nursing model to address the depression treatment gap
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Haewon Byeon
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Education NRF- RS-2023-00237287
Corresponding Author	Haewon Byeon, Associate Professor, Director, PhD, Department of Future Technology, Worker’s Care and Digital Health Laboratory, Korea University of Technology and Education, No. 1600 Chung Jeol-ro, Byeongcheon-myeon, Cheonan 31253, South Korea. bhwpuma@naver.com
Key Words	Digital health; Depression management; Continuity of care; Telepsychiatry; Nursing informatics
Core Tip	Lin et al’s study presents a compelling case for integrating “Internet+” technologies into post-discharge care for depression. By utilizing WeChat for continuous monitoring and education, the intervention significantly improved patient outcomes, including symptom reduction and medication adherence. This digital approach addresses critical gaps in traditional follow-up models. However, the study’s limitations-specifically its single-center nature and short duration-necessitate cautious interpretation. The findings underscore the need for rigorous, large-scale trials to confirm the long-term efficacy and scalability of such digital nursing interventions in diverse clinical settings.
Citation	Byeon H. Evaluating an internet-based nursing model to address the depression treatment gap. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-04 01:24
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-04 01:24
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-27 06:49
Return for Revision	2026-02-27 06:49
Revised	2026-02-27 12:57
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-13 02:43
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-13 04:46
Articles in Press	2026-03-13 04:46
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