Testing a mobile peer support intervention for persons with serious mental illness (DigiPer) in community mental health services: a feasibility study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Persons with serious mental illness (SMI) often have coexisting medical conditions and experience a significantly reduced life expectancy compared with the general population. Peer support is considered an effective care approach for this population, and with rapid technological advancements, digital peer support, such as the DigiPer mobile application, can be a feasible self-management tool for persons with SMI. The study aims to assess the feasibility of DigiPer for persons with SMI in the Norwegian community mental health service settings.

Methods and analysis

This feasibility study will incorporate both qualitative and quantitative methods. The study consists of three phases: (1) simulation-based training among peer support workers using qualitative individu

SUBMITTER: Wang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12815027 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature