Co-developed implementation guidelines to maximize acceptability, feasibility, and usability of mobile phone supervision in Kenya.

ABSTRACT: Opportunities exist to leverage mobile phones to replace or supplement in-person supervision of lay counselors. However, contextual variables, such as network connectivity and provider preferences, must be considered. Using an iterative and mixed methods approach, we co-developed implementation guidelines to support the implementation of mobile phone supervision with lay counselors and supervisors delivering a culturally adapted trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy in Western Kenya. Guidelines were shared and discussed with lay counselors in educational outreach visits led by supervisors. We evaluated the impact of guidelines and outreach on the acceptability, feasibility, and usability of mobile phone supervision. Guidelines were associated with significant improvements in acceptab

SUBMITTER: Triplett NS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10579659 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature