Perspectives of artificial intelligence applications in the management of disordered eating
About this study
This research project broadly aims to investigate healthcare provider perspectives on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the management and care of disordered eating. In particular, we are interested in understanding your prior or future use of AI in your profession, as well as your attitudes and acceptance towards this new form of technology. This project is being undertaken as part of Dr Jake Linardon and Ms Claudia Liu’s existing program of research. Both researchers will be responsible for monitoring the progress of the study and managing the data collection process.
Research TeamDr Jake Linardon & Ms Claudia Liu
InstitutionDeakin University
Ethics Approval NumberDeakin Universities Human Research Ethics Committee.
Project Start Date1 October 2024
Project End Date31 January 2025
ParticipantsAny healthcare provider who has in the past, or is currently, working with clients who present with eating disorders and/or disordered eating. This includes, but is not limited to, psychiatrists, counsellors, psychiatric nurses, and allied health professionals (i.e., social worker, mental health worker, occupational worker).
What is Involvedarticipants will be asked to complete a short online survey. You will be asked questions about your demographic characteristics, and perspectives and attitudes towards AI and other modern information technology in the context of interventions for disordered eating. A web link will be provided to you which will take you to a secure website that will allow you to complete the survey at a time and location of convenience. If you are willing to participate, having read this information letter, you should follow the link provided at the bottom of this page. The survey will take around 10 minutes to complete.
Are there any risks? There are no risks associated with this project beyond sparing 10 minutes of your time.
Are there any benefits? This research project will contribute to greater understanding of healthcare professionals’ attitudes and perspectives towards AI in mental health care. No direct reimbursement or incentives will be provided for participating.
Will anyone else know the results of the project? The findings of this study will be prepared for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Only non-identifiable group data will be reported. The confidentiality of results is assured as no individual responses will be identified, and only aggregated results will be presented.
Who do I contact if I have questions about the project? If you have any questions about the project, please contact the Principal Investigator, Jake Linardon, on Jake.linardon@deakin.edu.au.
Are there any risks? There are no risks associated with this project beyond sparing 10 minutes of your time.
Are there any benefits? This research project will contribute to greater understanding of healthcare professionals’ attitudes and perspectives towards AI in mental health care. No direct reimbursement or incentives will be provided for participating.
Will anyone else know the results of the project? The findings of this study will be prepared for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Only non-identifiable group data will be reported. The confidentiality of results is assured as no individual responses will be identified, and only aggregated results will be presented.
Who do I contact if I have questions about the project? If you have any questions about the project, please contact the Principal Investigator, Jake Linardon, on Jake.linardon@deakin.edu.au.
LocationOnline
Contact Details
jake.linardon@deakin.edu.au