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Evaluating a Digital Chronic Condition Prevention Intervention (THRIVE) in Australian General Practice: Protocol for
Gillian Singleton1, Elizabeth Halcomb2, Andrew Bonney3
1School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Northfields Ave, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, 2522, Australia, 61 2 4221 5351.
This study assesses the feasibility and acceptability of the THRIVE digital health intervention in Australian general practices. Findings will guide future trials for preventive care, improving chronic condition management.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Preventive Care
- General Practice Research
Background:
- Chronic conditions pose a significant global health burden, necessitating effective preventive strategies.
- General practices are primarily treatment-focused and underresourced for comprehensive preventive care.
- Digital health interventions (DHIs) offer scalable solutions, but evidence on consumer-facing, multi-risk DHIs in general practice is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, sustainability, and impact on health activation of the THRIVE DHI.
- To assess a consumer-facing DHI within Australian general practice settings.
- To gather insights for refining DHIs for chronic condition prevention.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods, pre-post feasibility study across 5 Australian general practices.
- Adult consumers (30-65 years) used the THRIVE platform for risk assessments and action plans.
- Quantitative (surveys, metrics) and qualitative (interviews) data were collected from consumers and clinicians.
Main Results:
- Consumer recruitment commenced in December 2025, with 25 consents obtained by April 2026.
- Clinician interviews completed; data collection ongoing, concluding December 2026.
- Funding secured for 2024; outcomes will inform intervention refinement and future trial designs.
Conclusions:
- The study addresses a critical evidence gap regarding multicondition DHIs in general practice.
- Findings will support the development of larger trials to assess DHI effectiveness in prevention.
- This research informs the implementation of digital tools for enhanced preventive care.