Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Pretest and Mental Health App
Pretest and No App
No Pretest and Mental Health App
No Pretest and No App
Sponsors
University of the Western Cape
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Undergraduate students with disabilities Formally diagnosed with a disability Registered at either the University of the Western Cape, Stellenbosch University or the University of Cape Town
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Postgraduate students with disabilities Registered at other South African universities Not formally diagnosed
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary Outcomes: The primary outcome of this randomised controlled trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Wysa mental health application in improving mental health outcomes among undergraduate students with disabilities, assessed at various follow-ups using validated measures, while accounting for pretest sensitisation through the Solomon four-group design. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary Outcomes: Secondary outcomes include the sustainability of mental health improvements over time, the influence of pretest sensitisation, and the usability and perceived cognitive workload associated with the Wysa application, assessed using the NASA Task Load Index. The study will also support knowledge translation through peer-reviewed dissemination and the provision of evidence-based recommendations to inform institutional policies and inclusive mental health support practices for students with disabilities. | — |
Countries
South Africa
Contacts
Public ContactAnita Padmanabhanunni
Supervisor and Dean of Community Health Sciences at UWC
Outcome results
None listed