Codesign of a digital health tool for suicide prevention: protocol for a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The role of digital health in providing psychological treatment and support for the prevention of suicide is well documented. Particular emphasis has been placed on digital health technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Providing psychological support reduces the burden of mental health conditions. The challenge is to provide support in the context of patient isolation, which highlights the role of digital technology (video conferencing, smartphone apps and social media). There is, however, a dearth of literature where experts by experience have been involved in the end-to-end process of developing digital health tools for suicide prevention.

Methods and analysis

This study aims to codesign a digital health tool for suicide prevention focusing on the enablers

SUBMITTER: Wepa D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10008351 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature