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ArticleGMS journal for medical education2025

Supporting mental health of medical students: Needs and demands concerning an e-mental health application within medical education.

Catharina Grüneberg, Alexander Bäuerle, Sophia Karanukaran, Dogus Darici, Christoph Jansen, Nora Dörrie, Sven Benson, Martin Teufel, Anita Robitzsch

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Catharina GrünebergUniversity of Duisburg-Essen, LVR-University Hospital, Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Essen, Germany.
Alexander BäuerleUniversity of Duisburg-Essen, LVR-University Hospital, Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Essen, Germany.
Sophia KaranukaranUniversity of Duisburg-Essen, LVR-University Hospital, Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Essen, Germany.
Dogus DariciUniversity of Münster, Institute of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Münster, Germany.
Christoph JansenUniversity of Duisburg-Essen, LVR-University Hospital, Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Essen, Germany.
Nora DörrieUniversity of Duisburg-Essen, LVR-University Hospital, Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Essen, Germany.
Sven BensonUniversity of Duisburg-Essen, University Hospital Essen, Institute for Medical Education, Essen, Germany.
Martin TeufelUniversity of Duisburg-Essen, LVR-University Hospital, Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Essen, Germany.
Anita RobitzschUniversity of Duisburg-Essen, LVR-University Hospital, Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Essen, Germany.

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Abstract

Background: Digital technologies are increasingly integrated into medical education and healthcare services. Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of e-mental health approaches, offering cost-effective, user-friendly, anonymous, and geographically flexible support. Objective: This study aims to investigate the needs and demands of medical students regarding the design of an e-mental health application within the context of medical education to foster stress management and personal skills. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2022 to July 2023 at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany. Results: Most students expressed a preference for smartphone or tablet accessibility, with sessions lasting between 10 to 20 minutes during stressful situations and on an as-needed basis. Participants indicated a desire for information and practical exercises related to self- and time-management, self-esteem and confidence, coping with helplessness, learning methodologies, and self-care/resilience. Video, downloadable, and audio content along with access to expert guidance, were deemed valuable. Conclusions: By aligning with specific needs and demands of target populations, e-mental health apps with enhanced usability and a more user-focused approach can be developed to establish a blueprint for an e-mental health app tailored to their requirements.

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Mental HealthStudents, MedicalAdultCross-Sectional StudiesEducation, MedicalFemaleGermanyHumansMaleStress, PsychologicalSurveys and QuestionnairesTelemedicineYoung Adultmedical educationmedical studentsmHealthuser-centered design

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PMID40718872
PMCPMC12286877

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