A qualitative study exploring the feasibility and acceptability of computerised adaptive testing to assess and monitor children and young people's mental health in primary care settings in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increasing prevalence of mental health disorders among adolescents highlights the importance of early identification and intervention. Artemis-A is a web-based application of computerised adaptive testing (CAT), originally developed for secondary schools, to quickly and efficiently assess students' mental health. Due to its speed, reliability and accessibility, it may be a valuable tool for healthcare practitioners (HCPs) working with children and young people (CYP) in primary, community and potentially secondary care settings in the future.

Objective

To explore whether Artemis-A would be a useful, feasible and acceptable tool for HCPs working in primary and community care settings to identify CYP's mental health difficulties.

Methods

Semistructured int

SUBMITTER: Lan W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11792268 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature