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Cultural and Contextual Adaptation of an eHealth Intervention for Youth Receiving Services for First-Episode Psychosis: Adaptation Framework and Protocol for Horyzons-Canada Phase 1
Shalini Lal John Gleeson Ashok Malla Lysanne Rivard Ridha Joober Ranjith Chandrasena Mario Álvarez-Jiménez
Shalini Lal
John Gleeson
Ashok Malla
Lysanne Rivard
Ridha Joober
Ranjith Chandrasena
Mario Álvarez-Jiménez
Abstract
Methods:
Service users and service providers from 2 specialized early intervention programs for first-episode psychosis located in different provinces will explore a beta-version of the eHealth intervention through focus group discussions and extended personal explorations to identify the need for, and content of contextual and cultural adaptations. An iterative consultation process will then take place with service providers and users to develop and assess platform adaptations in preparation for a pilot study with a live version of the platform.
Results:
Data collection was completed in August 2017, and analysis and adaptation are in process. The first results of the study will be submitted for publication in 2018 and will provide preliminary insights into the acceptability of the Web-based platform (eg, perceived use and perceived usefulness) from service provider and service user perspectives. The project will also provide knowledge about the adaptations and process needed to prepare the platform for evaluation in Canada.
Conclusions:
This study contributes to an important gap in the literature pertaining to the specific principles, methods, and steps involved in adapting eHealth interventions for implementation and evaluation across a diverse range of cultural, geographical, and health care settings.
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Date
2018
Type
Journal article
Journal
Journal of Medical Internet Research
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Volume
20
Issue
4
Page Range
1-10
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School of Behavioural and Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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