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ArticleHealth expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy2024

Gaining consensus on emotional wellbeing themes and preferences for digital intervention type and content to support the mental health of young people with long-term health conditions: A Delphi study.

Jennie Brown, Lauren Cox, Kathleen Mulligan, Stephanie Wilson, Michelle Heys, Polly Livermore, Suzy Gray, Angeliki Bogosian

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Jennie BrownSchool of Health and Psychological Sciences, City University of London, London, UK.ORCID 0009-0006-4292-0552
Lauren CoxSchool of Health and Psychological Sciences, City University of London, London, UK.
Kathleen MulliganSchool of Health and Psychological Sciences, City University of London, London, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-6003-3029
Stephanie WilsonSchool of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering, City University of London, London, UK.
Michelle HeysEast London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Polly LivermoreGreat Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (GOS ICH), London, UK.
Suzy GrayGreat Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (GOS ICH), London, UK.
Angeliki BogosianSchool of Health and Psychological Sciences, City University of London, London, UK.
City, University of London · GBGreat Ormond Street Hospital · GBUniversity of London · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundYoung people (YP) with long-term conditions (LTCs) are at greater risk of psychological distress than those without LTCs. Despite this, there is a scarcity of quality digital interventions designed to help improve mental wellbeing in this population. The aim of this study was to determine what YP, parents and health professionals preferred for future interventions.

methodsTwenty-six YP with asthma, diabetes and/or epilepsy (the three most common LTCs in YP), 23 parents of YP with LTCs and 10 health professionals mainly in paediatric specialisms (total n = 59) took part in an online Delphi study to gain consensus (set at 75% agreement) on four questions across three rounds. Participants ordered psychological themes that may be experienced by YP with LTCs by importance and ranked digital intervention types and delivery modes by importance or usefulness. The most common results were reported if no consensus was reached by round 3.

resultsParticipants preferred a mobile phone app (73% agreement) and a mixture of one-on-one and group support for an intervention (75% agreement). The two highest ranked psychological themes were anxiety (44%) and wanting to appear 'normal' (38%), and the top intervention type was 'general counselling' (54% agreement).

conclusionThere was a clear desire for an app to help with the psychological aspects of living with LTCs and for a combination of one-to-one and group intervention elements. Anxiety and wanting to appear 'normal' might be two closely linked psychological challenges that could be addressed by a single intervention. IMPLICATIONS: The results will be important to consider for a future intervention, although further consultation will be needed for app development. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: Two YP with a LTC provided feedback on the study protocol including the aims and procedures of the project. Another six YP with LTCs were consulted on an early draft of the study questionnaire (the four questions), which was subsequently revised. Once the project began, a patient and public involvement group consisting of two YP with LTCs and one parent of a YP with an LTC gave feedback on the research process, lay report of the results and dissemination plan.

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EmotionsMental HealthAdolescentAnxietyChildDelphi TechniqueHumansDelphi methoddigital interventionsmental wellbeingyoung people with long‐term conditions

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