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Addressing psychosocial care using an interactive Web site for combat-wounded patients
Reg Arthur Williams1, Gary Gatien, Bonnie M Hagerty
1School of Nursing and Psychiatry, Medical School, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. rawill@umich.edu
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
|July 4, 2013
Summary
Military nurses and patients highly rated Stress Gym, a web-based cognitive behavioral intervention. This anonymous tool effectively addresses mental health concerns like stress and anxiety for service members.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Military Health
- Digital Health
Background:
- Military personnel face unique stressors, including combat exposure.
- Cognitive behavioral interventions (CBIs) are effective for managing psychological distress.
- Digital platforms offer accessible avenues for mental health support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate military nurses' and combat-wounded patients' perceptions of the Stress Gym website.
- To assess the usability and acceptability of a novel digital CBI for military populations.
Main Methods:
- A proof-of-concept study involved 129 military nurses and patients in military medical treatment facilities.
- Participants accessed and reviewed nine modules of the Stress Gym website.
- A short evaluation questionnaire was administered post-use.
Main Results:
- Overall evaluation of the Stress Gym website was high among both nurses and patients.
- No significant differences in evaluation scores were found across different military services, genders, deployment statuses, or education levels.
Conclusions:
- Stress Gym provides an anonymous and private platform for military members to address psychological issues like stress, anxiety, anger, and depression.
- Nurses can utilize Stress Gym as a versatile tool to support patients' psychosocial needs within treatment protocols.
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