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Journal Article
Pilot implementation of an online program for family and friends supporting the mental health of paramedics in Australia: Lessons learned
2025
Overview
Paramedics experience disproportionately high rates of mental health concerns, often relying on informal support from family and friends. While this support is vital, it can impose significant strain on family and friends, who frequently lack the necessary resources and skills for their role. To address this, a novel online program, Minds Together, was developed specifically for family and friends to enhance their ability to support the mental health of paramedics while prioritizing their own mental health and wellbeing.
The feasibility and acceptability of the program was evaluated through a pilot study involving 53 participants randomized to either program or waitlist groups. Data collection included pre- and post-intervention surveys, program usage metrics, post-project surveys, and feedback from user testing. The Global Impact Analytics Framework (GIAF) guided analysis of planning, pre-engagement, pre-readiness, usability, dissemination, adoption, and contextual factors.
Participants valued the program for its lived-experience content and self-paced format. Broad dissemination reached over one million individuals, and usability and relevance were rated highly. However, low engagement and completion rates reflected challenges common to online interventions. Barriers included limited access duration, participants' time constraints, and difficulties in reaching the target audience. Suggestions included flexible access, advanced content options, and targeted outreach strategies.
Minds Together shows promise as a scalable intervention for family and friends of paramedics. Future research will address barriers, explore long-term outcomes, and refine the program to better meet family and friends' diverse needs, improving mental health support for paramedics and their support network.
•Minds Together is an online program piloted with family and friends supporting the mental health of paramedics.•Program shows promise as a scalable intervention for paramedics' family and friends.•The program was tested in a relevant environment, co-designed and well-planned.•Minds Together rated highly on usefulness, acceptability, practicality, and value.•Reach was comprehensive, however improvement is needed to optimize engagement.
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Elsevier Inc,Elsevier Limited,Elsevier
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