Digital Health Tool for Pediatric Mental Health Support
Author Information
Author(s): Hila Segal, Arriel Benis, Shirley Saar, Iris Shachar-Lavie, Silvana Fennig
Primary Institution: Schneider Children's Medical Center
Hypothesis
Can a digital platform improve mental health support for children affected by armed conflict?
Conclusion
The digital platform has the potential to enhance pediatricians' ability to address mental health concerns in children during crises.
Supporting Evidence
- The platform includes 15 modules addressing common emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Feedback from pediatricians indicated high satisfaction with the platform's usability and content relevance.
- Participants expressed a strong willingness to use the platform regularly in their practice.
Takeaway
This study created a helpful online tool for doctors to support kids' mental health during tough times, like wars.
Methodology
A digital platform was developed collaboratively with pediatricians and mental health professionals, followed by feedback from a focus group of pediatricians.
Potential Biases
Participants were independent of the platform's design process, reducing bias in feedback.
Limitations
The focus group was small and did not allow for interactive dialogue, limiting the depth of feedback.
Participant Demographics
The focus group consisted of 7 pediatricians, with 57.1% female and a mean age of 36.57 years.
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