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Journal article
Healthcare providers perspectives on digital, self-guided mental health programs for LGBTQIA plus individuals: A cross-sectional online survey
Psychiatry Research, Vol.335, pp.1-9
2024
PMID: 38555827
Abstract
Digital, self-guided mental health programs are a promising avenue for mental health support for LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, Queer, intersex, asexual plus additional sexuality, gender, and romantic identities) people - however, healthcare providers (HCPs) perspectives on programs are largely unknown. The aim of this study was to explore these perspectives. A cross-sectional online survey was distributed across Australia, with a final sample of 540 HCPs from a range of disciplines. Most respondents (419, 81.2 %), reported that digital, selfguided mental health programs would be useful, but 74.5 % (n = 380) also reported that they had concerns. Thematic analysis of open-text responses showed that HCPs believe programs may help overcome access barriers and could be useful as part of a wider care journey. Others were concerned about patient safety, and whether programs could be appropriately tailored to LGBTQIA+ experiences. Content analysis of open-text responses showed affirming language and imagery, content on LGBTQIA+ people's unique challenges, wider health information, and connections to community were important to include in programs. HCPs advocated for programs that offered broad and sub-population specific information. These findings show that HCPs are enthusiastic about digital, self-guided mental health programs, but care should be taken to address key concerns to facilitate future implementation.
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- Title
- Healthcare providers perspectives on digital, self-guided mental health programs for LGBTQIA plus individuals: A cross-sectional online survey
- Authors
- James A. Fowler (Corresponding Author) - The University of QueenslandLisa Buckley - The University of QueenslandShelley Viskovich - The University of QueenslandMiranda Muir - The University of QueenslandJudith A. Dean - The University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Psychiatry Research, Vol.335, pp.1-9
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ireland Ltd.
- Date published
- 2024
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.psychres.2024.115873
- ISSN
- 1872-7123; 0165-1781
- PMID
- 38555827
- Copyright note
- © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier B.V. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/bync-nd/4.0/)
- Grant note
- Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship; Australian Government; Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
- Organisation Unit
- Road Safety Research Collaboration; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991043791302621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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