Supporting mental health of medical students: Needs and demands concerning an e-mental health application within medical education
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Digital technologies are increasingly integrated into medical education and healthcare services. Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of e-mental health approaches, offering cost-effective, user-friendly, anonymous, and geographically flexible support. Objective: This study aims to investigate the needs and demands of medical students regarding the design of an e-mental health application within the context of medical education to foster stress management and personal skills. Methods: =229 students were incorporated in the final data evaluation. The survey comprised standardized and established self-generated inquiries. Needs and demands were analyzed descriptively. A cluster analysis was conducted to explore hypothetical subgroups. Differences and similarities of the clusters were compared. Results: -medoids clustering revealed a low and high burden cluster. Conclusions: By aligning with specific needs and demands of target populations, e-mental health apps with enhanced usability and a more user-focused approach can be developed to establish a blueprint for an e-mental health app tailored to their requirements.
Source: PubMed
DOI: 10.3205/zma001765
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4412728028