Client experiences of a task-shifting supported self-management intervention for depression in Vietnam
Due to challenges with sustaining and scaling up the in-person SSM intervention in Vietnam, the research team has pivoted to delivering the SSM intervention digitally through a smartphone-based app adapted from SSM, with direction from the Government of Vietnam. Findings from this study suggest that while digital interventions may support accessibility and convenience, they may neglect the critical human contact component of mental health care. Ultimately, a model that combines digital delivery with some form of human contact by a support person may be important.
Authors
- Hayami Lou
- Hasina Samji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4555-7609)
- Will Small (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6717-904X)
- Leena W. Chau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8557-3542)
- Jill Murphy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8613-4429)
- John O’Neil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6370-4564)
- Vu Cong Nguyen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4486-4535)
Institutions
- Simon Fraser University (CA)
- St. Francis Xavier University (CA)
- Institute of Population, Health and Development (VN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-12036-2
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Grand Challenges Canada
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research