Acceptability of a Brief Web-Based Theory-Based Intervention to Prevent and Reduce Self-harm: Mixed Methods Evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The volitional help sheet (VHS) for self-harm equips people with a means of responding automatically to triggers for self-harm with coping strategies. Although there is some evidence of its efficacy, improving acceptability and making the intervention available in a web-based format may be crucial to increasing effectiveness and reach.

Objective

This study aims to use the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability (TFA) to explore the acceptability of the VHS, examine for whom and under what circumstances this intervention is more or less acceptable, and develop a series of recommendations for how the VHS can be used to support people in reducing repeat self-harm.

Methods

We explored acceptability in two phases. First, our patient and public involvement partner

SUBMITTER: Keyworth C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8479604 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature