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Thompson JH, Rivelli JS, Schneider JL, Kenzie ES, Myers E, Coury J, Davis M, Gautom P, Coronado GD. Adaptations to a patient navigation program for follow-up colonoscopy in rural primary care practices. J Eval Clin Pract 2024. [PMID: 38935862 DOI: 10.1111/jep.14068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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PURPOSE Patient navigation is a recommended practice to improve cancer screenings among underserved populations including those residing in rural areas with care access barriers. We report on patient navigation programme adaptations to increase follow-up colonoscopy rates after abnormal fecal testing in rural primary care practices. METHODS Participating clinics delivered a patient navigation programme to eligible patients from 28 affiliated clinics serving rural communities in Oregon clustered within 3 Medicaid health plans. Patient navigation adaptations were tracked using data sources including patient navigation training programme reflections, qualitative interviews, clinic meetings, and periodic reflections with practice facilitators. FINDINGS Initial, planned (proactive) adaptations were made to address the rural context; later, unplanned (reactive) adaptations were implemented to address the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Initial planned adaptations to the patient navigation programme were made before the main trial to address the needs of the rural context, including provider shortages and geographic dispersion limiting both patient access to care and training opportunities for providers. Later unplanned adaptations were made primarily in response to COVID-19 care suspension and staff redeployments and shortages that occurred during implementation. CONCLUSION While unplanned adaptations were implemented to address the contextual impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on care access patterns and staffing, the changes to training content and context were beneficial to the rural setting overall and should be sustained. Our findings can guide future efforts to optimise the success of such programmes in other rural settings and highlight the important role of adaptations in implementation projects.
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- Jamie H Thompson
- Science Programs Department, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Science Programs Department, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Science Programs Department, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
- OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Division, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
- OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Division, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
- Department of Family Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Science Programs Department, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, Portland, Oregon, USA
- OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Division, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Science Programs Department, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, Portland, Oregon, USA
- Department of Population Sciences, University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Susanti H, Brooks H, Keliat BA, Bradshaw T, Wulandari D, Fadilah R, Diorarta R, Suherman, Bee P, Lovell K, Renwick L. Stakeholder perspectives of family interventions for schizophrenia in Indonesia: a qualitative study. BMC Psychiatry 2024; 24:59. [PMID: 38254095 PMCID: PMC10804701 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-024-05504-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Mental illnesses comprise the single largest source of health-related economic burden globally and low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) are disproportionately affected. Many individuals with schizophrenia do not receive evidence-based, psychosocial interventions as these are largely unavailable, undeveloped, and under-researched in LMICs. Involving service-users and carers in the design of interventions is crucial to ensure stakeholder needs are adequately addressed by the intervention and to aid successful implementation. We aimed to explore the views and perspectives of different stakeholder groups about the delivery, format, and content of family interventions for people living with schizophrenia in Indonesia as a first step towards developing evidence-based, acceptable family interventions. This study used a qualitative design comprising single stakeholder focus groups. Data were analysed separately using the framework approach incorporating deductive and inductive coding within an existing heuristic framework. 51 participants consented to take part in this study comprising six stakeholder consultation groups including service-users (n = 15), caregivers (n = 15) and healthcare professionals (n = 21). Service users were diagnosed with schizophrenia. Caregivers comprised parents (n = 10, 67%), brothers (n = 2, 13%), sister (n = 1, 7%) and husbands (n = 2, 13%). Healthcare professionals were working as nurses (n = 6, 29%), doctors (n = 5, 23%) or cadre's (n = 10, 48%). Caregiver and service-user respondents had limited knowledge or experience of structured family interventions. There was strong support for such interventions, however, for effective delivery a number of challenges exist in terms of widespread stigmatised views, low expectations for involvement in sharing decisions about care and treatment, views that healthcare professionals are expert and have the authority to delegate tasks to families such as responsibility for ensuring medication adherence and understanding the need to balance the needs of both service-users and families when there are conflicting agendas for treatment. These findings can support the development of evidence-based family interventions for families of those with schizophrenia in Indonesia, as user-informed interventions enhance engagement, satisfaction, and adherence to family interventions.
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- Herni Susanti
- Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Kota Depok, Indonesia
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Faculty of Medicine, Biology and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Kota Depok, Indonesia
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Faculty of Medicine, Biology and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Kota Depok, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Kota Depok, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Kota Depok, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Kota Depok, Indonesia
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Faculty of Medicine, Biology and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Faculty of Medicine, Biology and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Faculty of Medicine, Biology and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
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Coury J, Coronado GD, Myers E, Patzel M, Thompson J, Whidden-Rivera C, Davis MM. Engaging with Rural Communities for Colorectal Cancer Screening Outreach Using Modified Boot Camp Translation. Prog Community Health Partnersh 2024; 18:47-59. [PMID: 38661826 PMCID: PMC11047025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality are disproportionately high among rural residents and Medicaid enrollees. OBJECTIVES To address disparities, we used a modified community engagement approach, Boot Camp Translation (BCT). Research partners, an advisory board, and the rural community informed messaging about CRC outreach and a mailed fecal immunochemical test program. METHODS Eligible rural patients (English-speaking and ages 50-74) and clinic staff involved in patient outreach participated in a BCT conducted virtually over two months. We applied qualitative analysis to BCT transcripts and field notes. RESULTS Key themes included: the importance of directly communicating about the seriousness of cancer, leveraging close clinic-patient relationships, and communicating the test safety, ease, and low cost. CONCLUSIONS Using a modified version of BCT delivered in a virtual format, we were able to successfully capture community input to adapt a CRC outreach program for use in rural settings. Program materials will be tested during a pragmatic trial to address rural CRC screening disparities.
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Parvanta C, Hammond RW, He W, Zemen R, Boddupalli S, Walker K, Chen H, Harner RN. Face Value: Remote facial expression analysis adds predictive power to perceived effectiveness for selecting anti-tobacco PSAs. JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2022; 27:281-291. [PMID: 35838201 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2022.2100016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Perceived effectiveness (PE) is a validated tool for predicting the potential impact of anti-tobacco public service announcements (PSAs). We set out to evaluate the added predictive value of facial expression analysis when combined with PE in a remote (online) survey. Each of 302 tobacco users watched 3 PSAs and allowed transmission of webcam videos from which metrics for "attention" (head position) and "facial action units" (FAU) were computed. The participants completed scales for their subjective emotions, willingness to share on social media, and intention to quit smoking using the Tobacco Free Florida website. Based on PE, both ready to quit (RTQ) and not ready (NR) respondents favored the same PSAs but RTQs assigned higher PE scores. Negative PSAs ("sad" or "frightening") were more compelling overall but RTQs also favored surprising ads and were more willing to share them on social media. Logistic regression showed that the combination of Attention + FAU+ PE (AUC = .816, p < .0001) outperformed single factors or factor combinations in distinguishing RTQ from NR. This study demonstrates that on-line assessment of facial expressions enhances the predictive value of PE and can be deployed on large remote samples.
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- Claudia Parvanta
- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Muma College of Business, Center for Marketing and Sales Innovation, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Zimmerman School of Mass Communication and Advertising, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Muma College of Business, Center for Marketing and Sales Innovation, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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Kruzan KP, Meyerhoff J, Biernesser C, Goldstein T, Reddy M, Mohr DC. Centering Lived Experience in Developing Digital Interventions for Suicide and Self-injurious Behaviors: User-Centered Design Approach. JMIR Ment Health 2021; 8:e31367. [PMID: 34951602 PMCID: PMC8742214 DOI: 10.2196/31367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITB) signals a growing public health crisis. Despite a recognized need for improved and scalable interventions, the field of SITB intervention faces several challenges: existing interventions are often time and resource intensive, most individuals with SITB do not seek formal mental health care, and efficacious treatments are characterized by small effects. Combined, these challenges indicate a need for improved SITB interventions for individuals in formal treatment and those who are not treatment engaged but are at high risk of worsening mental health and future suicide attempts. OBJECTIVE We present a methodological approach and set of techniques that may address these challenges by centering the lived experience of individuals with SITB in the process of developing needed services: user-centered design (UCD). METHODS We highlight the value of UCD in the context of digital interventions for SITB by describing the UCD approach and explicating how it can be leveraged to include lived experience throughout the development and evaluation process. We provide a detailed case example highlighting 3 phases of the early development process that can be used to design an intervention that is engaging and meets end-user needs. In addition, we point to novel applications of UCD to complement new directions in SITB research. RESULTS In this paper, we offer a 2-pronged approach to meet these challenges. First, in terms of addressing access to effective interventions, digital interventions hold promise to extend the reach of evidence-based treatments outside of brick-and-mortar health care settings. Second, to address challenges related to treatment targets and engagement, we propose involving individuals with lived experience in the design and research process. CONCLUSIONS UCD offers a well-developed and systematic process to center the unique needs, preferences, and perceived barriers of individuals with lived SITB experience in the development and evaluation of digital interventions.
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- Kaylee Payne Kruzan
- Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Department of Informatics, Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States
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- Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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Fry A, Mitchell SA, Wiener L. Considerations for conducting and reporting digitally supported cognitive interviews with children and adults. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2021; 5:131. [PMID: 34921668 PMCID: PMC8683807 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-021-00371-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cognitive interviewing is a well-established qualitative method used to develop and refine PRO measures. A range of digital technologies including phone, web conferencing, and electronic survey platforms can be leveraged to support the conduct of cognitive interviewing in both children and adults. These technologies offer a potential solution to enrolling underrepresented populations, including those with rare conditions, functional limitations and geographic or socioeconomic barriers. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of digital technologies for qualitative interviewing will remain essential. However, there is limited guidance about adapting cognitive interviewing procedures to allow for remote data capture, especially with children. METHODS Synthesizing the literature and our research experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, we examine considerations for implementing digitally supported cognitive interviews with children, adolescents, and adults. We offer recommendations to optimize data quality and empirical rigor and illustrate the application of these recommendations in an ongoing cognitive interviewing study to develop and refine a new pediatric PRO measure. RESULTS Good research practices must address participant and researcher preparation for study-related procedures and should anticipate and pre-emptively manage technological barriers. Field notes should detail interview context, audio/video cues, and any impact of technological difficulties on data quality. The approaches we recommend have been tested in an ongoing cognitive interviewing study that is enrolling children/adolescents with cGVHD ages 5-17 and their caregivers [NCT04044365]. The combined use of telephone and videoconferencing to conduct cognitive interviews remotely is feasible and acceptable and yields meaningful data to improve the content validity of our new PRO measure of cGVHD symptom bother. CONCLUSION Digitally supported cognitive interviewing procedures will be increasingly employed. Remote data collection can accelerate accrual, particularly in multi-site studies, and may allow for interviewer personnel and data management to be centralized within a coordinating center, thus conserving resources. Research is needed to further test and refine techniques for remote cognitive interviewing, particularly in traditionally underrepresented populations, including children and non-English speakers. Expansion of international standards to address digitally supported remote qualitative data capture appears warranted.
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- Abigail Fry
- Pediatric Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD USA
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- Outcomes Research Branch, Healthcare Delivery Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, 8909 Medical Center Drive, 3E-448, Rockville, MD 20850 USA
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- Pediatric Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD USA
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Wong HTH, Jin D, Wang P, Sun Y, Mao L, Zhang Y, Ogilvie E, Vujcich D, Newman C, O'Connor CC, Vaughan C, Carter A. Using Videoconferencing Focus Groups in Sexual and Reproductive Health Research With Chinese Im/Migrants in Australia. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2021; 31:2757-2769. [PMID: 34636281 DOI: 10.1177/10497323211043823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Videoconferencing focus groups have emerged as a popular method for collecting qualitative data. However, its use in sexual and reproductive health research is still very much in its infancy. Based on participants' feedback and researchers' reflections on using videoconferencing focus groups to collect sexual and reproductive health data with 39 heterosexual and non-heterosexual Chinese im/migrants in Australia, we discuss some of the key lessons learned, and considerations involved in shifting from face-to-face to online focus groups. Overall, videoconferencing focus groups appeared to be a highly feasible and acceptable way to discuss "sensitive" topics with Chinese im/migrants. Importantly, researchers need to be both creative and reflexive during the research process and must not forget that the success of a study lies not only in troubleshooting technical issues but also in cultivating and maintaining a trusting relationship with research participants.
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- Horas T H Wong
- University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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Anderson E, Koss M, Castro Luque AL, Garcia D, Lopez E, Ernst K. WhatsApp-Based Focus Groups Among Mexican-Origin Women in Zika Risk Area: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Data Quality. JMIR Form Res 2021; 5:e20970. [PMID: 34709185 PMCID: PMC8587330 DOI: 10.2196/20970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Despite unprecedented advances in worldwide access to the internet via smartphones, barriers to engaging hard-to-reach populations remain in many methods of health research. A potential avenue for conducting qualitative research is via participatory web-based media, including the free, popular social platform WhatsApp. However, despite the clear advantages of engaging with participants over a well-established web-based platform, logistical challenges remain. Objective This study aims to report evidence on the feasibility and acceptability of WhatsApp as a method to conduct focus groups. Methods A pilot focus group was conducted with Spanish-speaking women near the US–Mexico border. The content focus was knowledge and perceived risks for exposure to the Zika virus during pregnancy. Results Evidence was obtained regarding WhatsApp as a low-cost, logistically feasible methodology that resulted in rich qualitative data from a population that is often reticent to engage in traditional research. A total of 5 participants participated in a focus group, of whom all 5 consistently contributed to the focus group chat in WhatsApp, which was conducted over 3 consecutive days. Conclusions The findings are noteworthy at a time when face-to-face focus groups, the gold standard, are risky or precluded by safe COVID-19 guidelines. Other implications include more applications and evaluations of WhatsApp for delivering one-on-one or group health education interventions on sensitive topics. This paper outlines the key steps and considerations for the replication or adaptation of methods.
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- Elizabeth Anderson
- Department of Health Promotion Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States.,International Center for Research on Women, Washington, DC, United States
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- Department of Health Promotion Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Department of Health Promotion Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Department of Health Promotion Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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Hall T, Honisett S, Paton K, Loftus H, Constable L, Hiscock H. Prioritising interventions for preventing mental health problems for children experiencing adversity: a modified nominal group technique Australian consensus study. BMC Psychol 2021; 9:165. [PMID: 34689828 PMCID: PMC8542357 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-021-00652-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the well-established link between childhood adversity and mental health problems, there is a dearth of evidence to inform decision making about the most acceptable and feasible interventions for preventing mental health problems for children experiencing adversity. Expert consensus is an important input into evidence-informed policy and practice but is often employed at the national level which misses important local contextual factors shaping decision making. This study aimed to: (1) reach consensus on local priority interventions for preventing mental health problems for children living with adversity in Wyndham, Victoria; and (2) understand the enabling factors and barriers to implementing these interventions. METHODS This study employed six online modified nominal group technique (NGT) workshops with 19 stakeholders; intersectoral service providers from health, social and education sectors and caregivers of children aged 0-8 years. RESULTS Three interventions reached consensus among the mixed stakeholder groups as being a high or very high priority for implementation in Wyndham: nurse home visiting, parenting programs and community-wide programs. Key rationales were the ability for these interventions to act as a gateway for families to increase their knowledge about topics immediately relevant to them (i.e. parenting), increase their knowledge about available supports and build relationships with service providers. CONCLUSIONS Local priorities for preventing mental health problems for children living with adversity emphasized relational approaches to service provision and were shaped by the availability of existing interventions and supports in the locality. The NGT was found to be an effective method for prioritising evidence-based practice interventions in health settings, engaging local stakeholders, and identifying enablers and barriers to implementation.
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- Teresa Hall
- Centre of Research Excellence in Childhood Adversity and Mental Health, Centre for Community Child Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The Royal Children's Hospital, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville, VIC, 3052, Australia.
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Childhood Adversity and Mental Health, Centre for Community Child Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The Royal Children's Hospital, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville, VIC, 3052, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Childhood Adversity and Mental Health, Centre for Community Child Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The Royal Children's Hospital, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville, VIC, 3052, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Childhood Adversity and Mental Health, Centre for Community Child Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The Royal Children's Hospital, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville, VIC, 3052, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Childhood Adversity and Mental Health, Centre for Community Child Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The Royal Children's Hospital, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville, VIC, 3052, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Childhood Adversity and Mental Health, Centre for Community Child Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The Royal Children's Hospital, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville, VIC, 3052, Australia
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Anderson K, Gall A, Butler T, Arley B, Howard K, Cass A, Garvey G. Using web conferencing to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in research: a feasibility study. BMC Med Res Methodol 2021; 21:172. [PMID: 34404354 PMCID: PMC8369329 DOI: 10.1186/s12874-021-01366-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background While web conferencing technologies are being widely used in communication and collaboration, their uptake in conducting research field work has been relatively slow. The benefits that these technologies offer researchers for engaging with hard-to-reach populations are beginning to be recognised, however, the acceptability and feasibility of using web conferencing technology to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in research is unknown. Objective This study aims to evaluate whether the use of web conferencing to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in research is an acceptable and feasible alternative to conventional face-to-face methods. Methods Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged between 18 and 24 years were recruited via emails, flyers and snowballing to participate in an Online Yarning Circle (OYC) about wellbeing conducted via web conferencing. Five young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians were trained as peer facilitators and each conducted one or more OYCs with support from an experienced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researcher. The OYCs were recorded and the researchers conducted post-OYC interviews with the facilitators. OYC recordings, facilitator interviews and researchers’ reflections about the method were analysed to assess acceptability and feasibility for use with this population. Results 11 OYCs were conducted with 21 participants. The evaluation focused on (a) acceptability of the method for participants and facilitators and (b) feasibility of data collection method and procedures for use in research. Our evaluation revealed good acceptability and feasibility of the method, with only minor challenges experienced, which were predominantly logistical in nature and related to scheduling, obtaining documentation of consent, and technical issues. These challenges were offset by the greater control over the level of engagement that was comfortable for individual participants and the greater ease with which they felt they could withdraw from participating. This shift in the traditional researcher-participant power dynamic was recognised by both participants and peer facilitators and was regarded as a support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people’s participation in research. Conclusions The use of web conferencing to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in research offers an acceptable and feasible alternative to face-to-face research methods. The benefits conferred by these technologies associated with yielding greater control and power to the research participant has broad relevance to research with marginalised populations. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12874-021-01366-y.
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- Kate Anderson
- Charles Darwin University, Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Diseases Division, Menzies School of Health Research, Casuarina, NT, 0811, Australia.
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- Charles Darwin University, Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Diseases Division, Menzies School of Health Research, Casuarina, NT, 0811, Australia
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- Charles Darwin University, Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Diseases Division, Menzies School of Health Research, Casuarina, NT, 0811, Australia
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- Charles Darwin University, Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Diseases Division, Menzies School of Health Research, Casuarina, NT, 0811, Australia
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- University of Sydney, School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
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- Charles Darwin University, Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Diseases Division, Menzies School of Health Research, Casuarina, NT, 0811, Australia
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- Charles Darwin University, Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Diseases Division, Menzies School of Health Research, Casuarina, NT, 0811, Australia
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Mattsson S, Adolfsson P, Jendle J, Bengtsson V, Sparud-Lundin C. Empowered by Intertwined Theory and Practice – Experiences From a Diabetes Sports Camp for Physically Active Adults With Type 1 Diabetes. FRONTIERS IN CLINICAL DIABETES AND HEALTHCARE 2021; 2:655238. [PMID: 36994325 PMCID: PMC10012152 DOI: 10.3389/fcdhc.2021.655238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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AimsTo describe the experiences of individuals with diabetes type 1 (T1D) participating in diabetes sports camps and how acquired knowledge could be used in daily self-management.MethodsSemi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with 15 adults with T1D. A strategic sample procedure was chosen. The interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.ResultsThe overarching theme ”Empowered by intertwined theory and practice”, included three main categories: Learning in a motivation-enhancing environment, incorporation of new habits and perceptions of glycemic control and health-related outcomes. The participants considered the camp to be an excellent opportunity to share feelings, ideas, and knowledge. They felt empowered by the camp atmosphere as well as supportive environment. After the camp, the general well-being was improved by incorporating new habits and improvements in glucose control. ConclusionsA diabetes sports camp constitutes an excellent, but resource-intensive, complimentary support in diabetes care and provides opportunities for T1D individuals to become more independent and autonomous. The findings indicate the need for more directed learning activities for individuals with type 1 diabetes and health care providers to increase their competence in the area of T1D and exercise in order to adequately manage counseling in various types of sports.
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- Stig Mattsson
- Institute of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
- Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
- *Correspondence: Stig Mattsson,
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
- Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
- Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital of Halland, Kungsbacka, Sweden
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
- Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatric Medicine, The Queen Silvia Children’s Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Gamarel KE, Stephenson R, Hightow-Weidman L. Technology-driven methodologies to collect qualitative data among youth to inform HIV prevention and care interventions. Mhealth 2021; 7:34. [PMID: 33898603 PMCID: PMC8063018 DOI: 10.21037/mhealth-2020-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The use of technology as a platform for delivering HIV prevention interventions provides an efficient opportunity to reach those at risk for HIV with targeted and timely prevention and treatment messages. Technology-delivered HIV interventions are becoming increasingly popular and include interventions that use mobile text messaging and mobile phone apps or deliver prevention messages through telehealth platforms. Community-centered approaches of intervention development can help address the potential gap between science and practice by ensuring that interventions are appropriate and driven by community needs and desires. Common approaches to gaining community input rely on qualitative data gathered through in-person focus group discussions (FGD), in-depth interviews (IDI) and youth advisory boards (YABs). While these proven methodologies have strengths, youth engagement can be limited by structural barriers (e.g., lack of transportation, inconvenient timing) and reluctance to participate due to stigma or discomfort with group settings. This results in a number of biases that limit the quality of face-to-face qualitative data collection, i.e., social desirability bias or selection biases created by differential likelihood of recruitment and attendance. As an increasing number of HIV prevention and care interventions are successfully delivered online, innovative approaches to youth engagement in virtual spaces can also be applied across the intervention lifespan to increase the quality and validity of formative data. In this paper, we describe a range of qualitative data collection techniques that can be used via online platforms to collect qualitative data, and we outline their relative advantages over face-to-face FGD or IDI. We use four case studies to highlight the methodologies and findings and provide recommendations for researchers moving forward.
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- Kristi E. Gamarel
- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Center for Sexuality and Health Disparities, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Center for Sexuality and Health Disparities, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Department of Systems, Populations and Leadership, University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, USA
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Forte A, Sarli G, Polidori L, Lester D, Pompili M. The Role of New Technologies to Prevent Suicide in Adolescence: A Systematic Review of the Literature. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2021; 57:109. [PMID: 33530342 PMCID: PMC7912652 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57020109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background and objectives: Suicide in adolescents represents a major public health concern. To date, a growing number of suicide preventive strategies based on the use of new technologies are emerging. We aimed to provide an overview of the present literature on the use of new technologies in adolescent suicide prevention. Materials and methods: An electronic search was run using the following keywords: Technology OR Technologies OR APP OR Application OR mobile application) AND (Adolescent OR youth OR puberty) AND (Suicid* OR Self-harm OR self-destruction). Inclusion criteria were: English language, published in a peer-reviewed journal, suicide prevention with the use of new technologies among adolescents. Results: Our search strategy yielded a total of 12 studies on the use of telemedicine, 7 on mobile applications, and 3 on language detection. We also found heterogeneity regarding the study design: 3 are randomized controlled trials (RCT), 13 are open-label single group trials, 2 are randomized studies, and 1 is a cross-sectional study. Telemedicine was the most adopted tool, especially web-based approaches. Mobile applications mostly focused on screening of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation, and for clinical monitoring through the use of text messages. Although telepsychiatry and mobile applications can provide a fast and safe tool, supporting and preceding a face-to-face clinical assessment, only a few studies demonstrated efficacy in preventing suicide among adolescents through the use of these interventions. Some studies suggested algorithms able to recognize people at risk of suicide from the exploration of the language on social media posts. Conclusions: New technologies were found to be well accepted and tolerated supports for suicide prevention in adolescents. However, to date, few data support the use of such interventions in clinical practice and preventive strategies. Further studies are needed to test their efficacy in suicide prevention among adolescents and young adults.
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- Alberto Forte
- Psychiatry Residency Training Program, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Roma, 00185 Roma, Italy; (G.S.); (L.P.)
- Department of Psychiatry and Substance Abuse, ASL Roma5, 00015 Rome, Italy
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- Psychiatry Residency Training Program, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Roma, 00185 Roma, Italy; (G.S.); (L.P.)
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- Psychiatry Residency Training Program, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Roma, 00185 Roma, Italy; (G.S.); (L.P.)
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- Psychology Program, Stockton University, Galloway, NJ 08205, USA;
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- Department of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Sensory Organs, Suicide Prevention Center, Sant’Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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Brown MC, Araújo-Soares V, Skinner R, Glaser AW, Sarwar N, Saxton JM, Montague K, Hall J, Burns O, Sharp L. Using qualitative and co-design methods to inform the development of an intervention to support and improve physical activity in childhood cancer survivors: a study protocol for BEing Active after ChildhOod caNcer (BEACON). BMJ Open 2020; 10:e041073. [PMID: 33371034 PMCID: PMC7754664 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) treated with cardiotoxic cancer treatments are at increased risk of developing cardiometabolic complications. This risk is further exacerbated by poor health behaviours. In particular, CCSs are less active than non-cancer comparators. Existing interventions aiming to improve physical activity (PA) levels in CCSs are methodologically weak. The aim of this study is to rigorously and systematically develop an evidence-based and theoretically-informed intervention to promote, support, improve and sustain PA levels in CCSs, with the long-term goal of reducing CCSs' cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The BEing Active after ChildhOod caNcer (BEACON) study involves two workpackages at two National Health Service sites in England, UK.Participants will be CCSs and their parents, and healthcare professionals (HCPs) involved in their care.Workpackage one (WP1) will use qualitative methods to explore and understand the barriers and facilitators to PA in CCSs. Two sets of semistructured interviews will be conducted with (1) CCSs (aged 10-24 years) and (2) parents of CCSs. WP2 will use co-design methods to bring together stakeholders (CCSs; their parents; HCPs; researchers) to develop a prototype intervention. Where possible, all data will be audio recorded and transcribed.Data from WP1 will be analysed using a thematic approach. Analysis of WP2 data will involve content analysis, and analysis of formative output and procedures. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study was approved by North East-Tyne & Wear South Research Ethics Committee (REC ref: 18/NE/0274). Research findings will be disseminated primarily via national and international conferences and publication in peer-reviewed journals. Patient and public involvement will inform further dissemination activities.
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- Morven C Brown
- Newcastle University Centre for Cancer, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Newcastle University Centre for Cancer, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Newcastle University Centre for Cancer, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Haematology and Oncology, Great North Children's Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Medical Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Department of Paediatric Oncology, Leeds Children's Hospital, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Oncology, Leeds Children's Hospital, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- OpenLab, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Newcastle University Centre for Cancer, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Cummings R, Ozburn L, Payant A, Rozum B, Shelton M, Bushman R. Assessing Research Compliance for Federally Funded Projects: The Good, the Bad, and the Publicly Accessible. JOURNAL OF LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/01930826.2020.1786985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Rebekah Cummings
- Digital Matters Librarian, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Assessment Coordinator, Merrill-Cazier Library, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA
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- Metadata Librarian, Merrill-Cazier Library, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA
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- Data Librarian, Merrill-Cazier Library, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA
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- Research Data Library Assistant, Merrill-Cazier Library, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA
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- Data Analytics Assistant, Merrill-Cazier Library, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA
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Jones RB, Stallard P, Agha SS, Rice S, Werner-Seidler A, Stasiak K, Kahn J, Simpson SA, Alvarez-Jimenez M, Rice F, Evans R, Merry S. Practitioner review: Co-design of digital mental health technologies with children and young people. J Child Psychol Psychiatry 2020; 61:928-940. [PMID: 32572961 PMCID: PMC7611975 DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.13258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is increasing interest in digital technologies to help improve children and young people's mental health, and the evidence for the effectiveness for these approaches is rising. However, there is concern regarding levels of user engagement, uptake and adherence. Key guidance regarding digital health interventions stress the importance of early user input in the development, evaluation and implementation of technologies to help ensure they are engaging, feasible, acceptable and potentially effective. Co-design is a process of active involvement of stakeholders, requiring a change from the traditional approaches to intervention development. However, there is a lack of literature to inform the co-design of digital technologies to help child and adolescent mental health. METHODS We reviewed the literature and practice in the co-design of digital mental health technologies with children and young people. We searched Medline, PsycInfo and Web of Science databases, guidelines, reviews and reference lists, contacted key authors for relevant studies, and extracted key themes on aspects of co-design relevant to practice. We supplemented this with case studies and methods reported by researchers working in the field. RESULTS We identified 25 original articles and 30 digital mental health technologies that were designed/developed with children and young people. The themes identified were as follows: principles of co-design (including potential stakeholders and stages of involvement), methods of involving and engaging the range of users, co-designing the prototype and the challenges of co-design. CONCLUSIONS Co-design involves all relevant stakeholders throughout the life and research cycle of the programme. This review helps to inform practitioners and researchers interested in the development of digital health technologies for children and young people. Future work in this field will need to consider the changing face of technology, methods of engaging with the diversity in the user group, and the evaluation of the co-design process and its impact on the technology.
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- Rhys Bevan Jones
- Division of Psychological Medicine & Clinical Neurosciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK,National Centre for Mental Health, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK,Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Wales, UK
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- Division of Psychological Medicine & Clinical Neurosciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK,National Centre for Mental Health, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK,Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Wales, UK
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- Orygen, Parkville, VIC, Australia,Centre for Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Orygen, Parkville, VIC, Australia,Centre for Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Division of Psychological Medicine & Clinical Neurosciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK,National Centre for Mental Health, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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