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ArticleJMIR mental health2023

Evaluating the Psychometric Properties and Clinical Utility of a Digital Psychosocial Self-Screening Tool (HEARTSMAP-U) for Postsecondary Students: Prospective Cohort Study.

Punit Virk, Ravia Arora, Heather Burt, Caitlin Finnamore, Anne Gadermann, Skye Barbic, Quynh Doan

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Punit VirkSchool of Population and Public Health, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4589-1911
Ravia AroraBC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8132-0476
Heather BurtBC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8767-3790
Caitlin FinnamoreBC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0553-7136
Anne GadermannSchool of Population and Public Health, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6947-1052
Skye BarbicCentre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, Providence Health, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7076-2452
Quynh DoanSchool of Population and Public Health, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8435-7837

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Abstract

backgroundExisting screening tools for mental health issues among postsecondary students have several challenges, including a lack of standardization and codevelopment by students. HEARTSMAP-U was adapted to address these issues.

objectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the suitability of HEARTSMAP-U as a self-screening tool for psychosocial issues among postsecondary students by evaluating its validity evidence and clinical utility.

methodsA prospective cohort study was conducted with University of British Columbia Vancouver students to evaluate HEARTSMAP-U's predictive validity and convergent validity. Participating students completed baseline and 3-month follow-up assessments via HEARTSMAP-U and a clinician-administered interview.

resultsIn a diverse student sample (n=100), HEARTSMAP-U demonstrated high sensitivity (95%-100%) in identifying any psychiatric concerns that were flagged by a research clinician, with lower specificity (21%-25%). Strong convergent validity (r=0.54-0.68) was demonstrated when relevant domains and sections of HEARTSMAP-U were compared with those of other conceptually similar instruments.

conclusionsThis preliminary evaluation suggests that HEARTSMAP-U may be suitable for screening in the postsecondary educational setting. However, a larger-scale evaluation is necessary to confirm and expand on these findings.

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clinical utilitymental healthpostsecondary studentsscreeningvalidity

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