The iBobbly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander app project: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide amongst Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities occurs at twice the rate of the general population and, with significant barriers to treatment, help-seeking prior to a suicide attempt is low. This trial aims to test the effectiveness of an app (iBobbly) designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for reducing suicidal ideation.

Methods/design

This is a two-arm randomised controlled trial that will compare iBobbly to a wait-list control condition. The trial aims to recruit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants aged 16 years and over to test iBobbly, which is a self-help app delivering content based on acceptance and commitment therapy. The primary outcome for the study is suicidal ideation, and secondary outc

SUBMITTER: Shand F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6451212 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature