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Table 1 Components of the program

From: A randomized controlled study of an e-learning program (YURAIKU-PRO) for public health nurses to support parents with severe and persistent mental illness and their family members

Module

Minutes

Title

Contents

Aims

Main program goals

General modules

 

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

0

17 min

Introduction

Explanation of the program, narration of a personal story by a parent with a mental disorder

Understand the program overview, learn about the parents' experience, be aware of professional stigma, and motivate them to learn.

 

X

X

   

1

26 min

Mental illness and support system

Major mental illnesses, and the roles and collaboration of support organizations

Understand the basics of mental illness, be aware of professional stigma, understand the relationship between symptoms of mental illness and child care, and outline the role of support agencies.

X

   

X

X

2

20 min

Impact of mental disorders on parenting

Child-rearing difficulties caused by mental disorders, and how to support them

Understand child-rearing difficulties caused by mental disorders, and how to support them.

X

  

X

  

3

28 min

Parents' experiences and support needs

Parents' experiences of difficulties and growth in raising their children; parents' experiences of receiving support and support needs

Understand parenting experiences and support needs of parents, and reduce professional stigma.

 

X

X

X

  

4

37 min

Family-focused practice

Impacts on and support for children, spouses, and family relationships

Understand the importance of supporting children, their situations and feelings, and their support needs. Understand the difficulties and support needs that spouses are likely to have. Understand family relationships, support for the family as a whole, and support for each member.

 

X

X

X

  

Specific modules for professionals in charge of maternal and child health or child welfare

5

25 min

Initial stages of intervention

Crisis intervention, building therapeutic relationships, and roles of professionals in charge of maternal and child health or child welfare

Understand the role of professionals in charge of maternal and child health or child welfare.

Understand specific methods of crisis intervention and therapeutic relationship building, and feel confident in their ability to provide support.

  

X

X

X

 

6

32 min

Specific ways to provide support

Information on providing support during pregnancy, support to stabilize medical conditions and life, family-focused practice, and interagency collaboration

Understand how to support during pregnancy, support to stabilize medical conditions and life, support for the whole family, support in cooperation with related organizations, and feel confident in their ability to provide support.

  

X

X

 

X

  1. Total 185 min
  2. Program goals
  3. 1) childcare difficulties due to symptoms and characteristics of mental disorders
  4. 2) situation and feelings of the parents, spouses, and children
  5. 3) support needs of parents, spouses, and children
  6. 4) how to support the whole family
  7. 5) overview of the roles of maternal and child health, child welfare, and mental health welfare
  8. 6) how to collaborate with multiple institutions and professions