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SynthesisThe Australian journal of rural health2026

Identifying the Mental Health Research Priorities in Rural Settings, With Implications for Coastal Communities: A Rapid Evidence Synthesis.

Viet-Hai Phung, David Nelson, Ros Kane, Kyla Pennington, Joseph Akanuwe, Harriet Moore, Robert Dean, Russell Roberts, Derek Ward, Jaspreet Phull and 7 more

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Synthesis in The Australian journal of rural health, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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17 authors.

Viet-Hai PhungLincoln Institute for Rural and Coastal Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-5827-590X
David NelsonLincoln Institute for Rural and Coastal Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK.
Ros KaneSchool of Health and Care Sciences, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-6926-2530
Kyla PenningtonDepartment of Psychology, University of York, York, UK.
Joseph AkanuweCommunity and Health Research Unit, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK.
Harriet MooreLincoln Institute for Rural and Coastal Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK.
Robert DeanLincoln School of Creative Arts, College of Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-2776-7634
Russell RobertsManna Institute, Equally Well, School of Business, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-3442-8366
Derek WardLincolnshire County Council, Lincoln, UK.
Jaspreet PhullLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Lincoln, UK.
Tracy McCranorLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Lincoln, UK.
Colin HopkirkEvery One, Lincoln, UK.
Jon MansfieldEvery One, Lincoln, UK.
Richard MorrissFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
Mark GussyLincoln Institute for Rural and Coastal Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK.
Dave DawsonSchool of Psychology, Sport Science and Wellbeing, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-8561-7285
Nima MoghaddamSchool of Psychology, Sport Science and Wellbeing, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-8657-4341

Funding

National Institute for Health and Care Research NIHR207514University of Nottingham
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThere appears to be a spatial mismatch in rural communities between demand for and uptake of mental health services. There is currently no existing evidence synthesis of mental health research priorities pertaining explicitly to rural and coastal contexts.

objectiveThe rapid review aimed to identify and map existing international evidence on rural and coastal mental health research priorities.

designA rapid systematic review was conducted, consistent with guidelines from the Cochrane Rapid Review Methods Group and PRISMA. Keywords and subject headings were searched in PubMed and PsycINFO. Supplementary searching was performed in Google Scholar. Data were extracted using an adapted version of the REPRISE framework. Content analysis was conducted to establish priorities.

findings1285 studies were screened and 20 publications included (Australia n = 8, USA n = 9, UK n = 2, no geographic focus n = 1). The content analysis grouped the priorities into seven categories: (1) interventions; (2) space and place; (3) stakeholder engagement; (4) improving understanding; (5) standardising data and terminology; (6) outreach; and (7) collaboration. Within these categories, there were 16 priorities and 53 sub-priorities. No evidence focused on mental health research priorities in coastal contexts. DISCUSSION: Future rural mental health research requires stronger collaboration between relevant stakeholders to reflect local needs. Participatory research is key to achieving that. There was no mental health research priority setting exercise that accounted for the coastal context, highlighting a notable gap.

conclusionThe findings can inform how rural and coastal mental health research proceeds at a local, national, and international level.

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Health PrioritiesHealth Services ResearchMental HealthMental Health ServicesRural Health ServicesRural PopulationAustraliaEvidence GapsHumanscoastal healthmental healthpriority settingrapid reviewrural health

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