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

Fiona Shand, Andrew Mackinnon, Kathleen O'Moore, Rebecca Ridani, Bill Reda, Mel Hoy, Todd Heard, Luke Duffy, Marian Shanahan, Lisa Jackson Pulver and 1 more

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Article in Trials, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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Fiona ShandBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Hospital Road, Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia. fionas@unsw.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6765-228X
Andrew MackinnonBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Hospital Road, Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia.
Kathleen O'MooreBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Hospital Road, Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia.
Rebecca RidaniBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Hospital Road, Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia.
Bill RedaAustralian National University, Canberra, Australia.
Mel HoyAlive & Kicking Goals!, Broome, Australia.
Todd HeardHunter New England Local Health District, Wiyiliin ta CAMHS, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
Luke DuffyBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Hospital Road, Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia.
Marian ShanahanNational Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Lisa Jackson PulverWestern Sydney University, Sydney, Australia.
Helen ChristensenBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Hospital Road, Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia.

Funding

National Health and Medical Research Council 1060477
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSuicide 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/

designThis 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 outcomes include depression, hopelessness, distress tolerance, perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belonging, and help-seeking intentions. Data will be collected for both groups at baseline, post-intervention (after 6 weeks of app use), and at 6 months post-baseline (with a final 12-month follow-up for the iBobbly group). Primary analysis will compare changes in suicidal ideation for the intervention condition relative to the wait-list control condition using mixed models. An examination of the cost-effectiveness of the intervention compared to the control condition will be conducted. DISCUSSION: If effective, iBobbly could overcome many barriers to help-seeking amongst a group of people who are at increased risk of suicide. It may provide a low-cost, accessible intervention that can reach more people. This trial will add to a sparse literature on indigenous suicide prevention and will increase our knowledge about the effectiveness of e-health interventions for suicide prevention.

trial registrationAustralian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry, ACTRN12614000686606 . Registered on 30 June 2014.

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Cell PhoneMental HealthMobile ApplicationsSuicidal IdeationSuicide PreventionAcceptance and Commitment TherapyAustraliaFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHumansMaleMulticenter Studies as TopicPatient Acceptance of Health CareRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSuicideTelemedicineAboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderappe-healthe-mental healthiBobblyIndigenousSuicideSuicide Prevention

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PMCPMC6451212

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