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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.

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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.

Keywords:
chronic conditiondigital healtheHealthfeasibilitygeneral practicepatient activationpreventionprimary care

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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.