ORCID Profile
0000-0002-2597-9927
Current Organisation
Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 25-04-2023
DOI: 10.1177/15248380231163641
Abstract: Trauma exposure places refugees at serious risk of developing mental health difficulties. However, research also recognizes that refugees can respond to trauma with psychological development and growth, commonly referred to as post-traumatic growth (PTG). An updated systematic review was conducted to investigate PTG across different refugee populations, including the processes that mediate this phenomenon, and the use of therapy in promoting PTG. A systematic search of CINAHL Complete, Proquest 5000, PsychINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science was performed to identify studies exploring PTG in refugee populations, published between June 2013 and November 2021. In all, 26 studies met the inclusion criteria for this review. Quantitative results reveal a positive correlation between PTG and religious commitment and coping, and the effectiveness of narrative and community-based interventions in facilitating PTG. Qualitative results facilitate insight into the complex ways refugees find meaning and strength after trauma through religion, comparison-based thinking, helping others, and storytelling. Findings highlight the need for future research and interventions to recognize the distinct PTG experiences of different refugee populations.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 05-12-2022
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 15-07-2023
Abstract: he use of telehealth consultations appears to be welcomed by many mental health clients. Nevertheless, there is limited research investigating whether telehealth fosters a sense of safety and meets their needs. explore mental health service users experiences and attitudes of using telehealth. e conducted a mixed-methods self-report online survey to elicit experiences and attitudes of telehealth in a convenience s le of mental health (including alcohol and other drug use) clients. Demographic and quantitative data were categorised using frequencies and percentages. Content analysis was applied to answers generated by the question ‘does telehealth allow you to feel safe to be who you are and to have your needs met?’. Results were discussed using a trauma-informed care lens to deepen our understanding of the capacity of telehealth to create a culture of safety in the provision of mental health services. wo-hundred and seven participants were included in the analysis. Eighty-nine percent (n=185) agreed that using telehealth allowed them to feel safe and have their needs met, and 10.6% (n=22) disagreed. Qualitative findings revealed that telehealth promoted a sense of physical and emotional safety, enhanced client choice and control over the therapeutic interaction, and facilitated privacy and confidentiality, helping to alleviate and stigma and discrimination often encountered by people with mental illness and alcohol and other drug use problems, particularly minority groups. However, some groups may experience barriers to the use of telehealth that can lead to a sense of disempowerment. pplication of a trauma-informed perspective showed that service providers may benefit from telehealth-specific interpersonal skills training to maximise their capacity to adapt the technology to the needs and circumstances of erse groups.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 17-08-2021
DOI: 10.1186/S12889-021-11623-W
Abstract: Limited attention has been paid to how and why older adults choose to engage with technology-facilitated health care (e-health), and the factors that impact on this. This scoping review sought to address this gap. Databases were searched for papers reporting on the use of e-health services by older adults, defined as being aged 60 years or older, with specific reference to barriers and facilitators to e-health use. 14 papers were included and synthesised into five thematic categories and related subthemes. Results are discussed with reference to the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology2. The most prevalent barriers to e-health engagement were a lack of self-efficacy, knowledge, support, functionality, and information provision about the benefits of e-health for older adults. Key facilitators were active engagement of the target end users in the design and delivery of e-health programs, support for overcoming concerns privacy and enhancing self-efficacy in the use of technology, and integration of e-health programs across health services to accommodate the multi-morbidity with which older adults typically present. E-health offers a potential solution to overcome the barriers faced by older adults to access timely, effective, and acceptable health care for physical and mental health. However, unless the barriers and facilitators identified in this review are addressed, this potential will not be realised.
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 11-10-2022
DOI: 10.1111/HSC.13586
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 15-07-2023
DOI: 10.2196/50877
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