Technology- Can it Emancipate the Void in India s Mental Healthcare Delivery?

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dc.contributor.authorSinghal, Suloveen_US
dc.contributor.authorDas, Sumantoen_US
dc.contributor.authorDubey, Surbhien_US
dc.contributor.authorSahu, Manoj Kumaren_US
dc.contributor.authorKumar, Mahendraen_US
dc.contributor.authorDubey, Rajesh Kumaren_US
dc.date.accessioned2020-11-18T10:18:49Z
dc.date.available2020-11-18T10:18:49Z
dc.date.issued2020-02
dc.description.abstractMobile application-based delivery of mental health awareness programs may help in reducing the knowledge gap in mental healthcare in India. Apps can be used to educate our community about mental health first aid protocols. Apps have shown effectiveness in high-income settings, but they suffer from lack of applicability in low resource scenarios due to challenges of availability of apps in local vernaculars and digital illiteracy. We wanted to determine the potential of technology usage in mental healthcare awareness. We also wanted to explore the acceptability and willingness of caregivers in using mobile based mental health apps.METHODSA cross-sectional quantitative survey was conducted in outpatient setting of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, Raipur, in which a semi structured questionnaire was provided electronically to collect data. A total of 120 participants, including 60 caregivers of mentally ill patients and rest 60 caregivers of patients suffering from diseases other than mental illness were included in the study. All 120 participants were included for data calculation. Data obtained was analysed statistically, using Cross Tab Analysis which includes chi-square and Cramer’s V with the help of SPSS (16th) version.RESULTSOut of 120 participants, 85 (70.83%) use smart phone with internet facility. 34 (28.33%) participants already use internet as their primary source of health-related information. 42 (35%) cases and 30 (25%) controls were keen to learn about Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) protocols. Those who had a mentally ill patient in their family were more likely to use a MHFA learning App (Pearson chi square = 11.528; df = 4; p = 0.02 < 0.05; Cramer’s V = 0.031; p= >0.021). There was no significant difference in both the groups’ eagerness to help their loved ones after learning MHFA protocols. Lack of knowledge and awareness and unavailability of an appropriate app were significant barriers.CONCLUSIONSThe study looks into the scope and limitations of implementing a mobile technology-based intervention for low resource setting. Handholding of caregivers and frequent encouragement from treating doctors might significantly help in technology adoption and in surmounting the apprehension related to using technology. The scope of delivering mental health services through technology is immense.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsPt. JNM Medical College, Raipur and Intern, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsPt. JNM Medical College, Raipur and Intern, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Psychiatry, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Psychiatry, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Psychiatry, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Psychiatry, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.en_US
dc.identifier.citationSinghal Sulove, Das Sumanto, Dubey Surbhi, Sahu Manoj Kumar, Kumar Mahendra, Dubey Rajesh Kumar. Technology- Can it Emancipate the Void in India s Mental Healthcare Delivery?. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2020 Feb; 9(6): 335-338en_US
dc.identifier.issn2278-4802
dc.identifier.issn2278-4748
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/215343
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherAkshantala Enterprises Private Limiteden_US
dc.relation.issuenumber6en_US
dc.relation.volume9en_US
dc.source.urihttps://dx.doi.org//10.14260/jemds/2020/76en_US
dc.subjectMental Health First Aiden_US
dc.subjectTechnology Based Solutionen_US
dc.subjectMental Illnessen_US
dc.subjectMental Health Educationen_US
dc.titleTechnology- Can it Emancipate the Void in India s Mental Healthcare Delivery?en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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