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<p>Beyond specific training in Digital Mental Health (DMH)/Digital Psychiatry (DP), mental health professionals (MHp) should own basic digital abilities and competences and a general openness to integrating technology into both clinical practice and daily life. These digital drivers have not been adequately investigated among MHp in Italy. As part of the DIGIT-PSY project, a multicenter observational study was conducted using the EUSurvey® platform. From May to September 2023, a cohort of multiprofessional MHp from 27 Italian university centers was surveyed to assess digital literacy (DHL), readiness (TR) and acceptability (ATiPP). The main aim was identifying whether these digitally-derived variables could influence the level of digitalization proneness in MH care. Overall, 60% of our sample was technologically ready, with a moderate-high level of basic DHL. Two TR factors are mainly represented among Italian MHp: optimism and discomfort. Multivariate linear regression revealed that higher ATIPP (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), higher DHL (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), higher perceived feasibility in digital implementation (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001) and higher levels of social influence (p = 0.006) were positive drivers in digitalization by increasing TR [(F(12,1354) = 38.743; R<sup>2</sup> = 0.256; <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001]. Conversely, a lower satisfaction derived by previous DMH/DP experiences was the most significant negative factor (<i>p</i> = 0.037). Interestingly, Italian MHp overly displayed a higher optimistic view, despite higher discomfort perceptions from technology and digital innovation. However, Italian infrastructures and services and the lack of national regulatory guidelines in DMH/DP, together with an overly low level of education and training since University courses, may inhibit the digitalization process. Targeted interventions should consider national and university-based initiatives to overcome this gap.</p>

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Digital Literacy, Digital Readiness and Acceptability of Digital Mental Health Among Mental Health Professionals: Findings from the Italian DIGIT-PSY Study

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    2026年3月4日

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  • Laura Orsolini,
  • Giulio Longo,
  • Mario Luciano,
  • Gaia Sampogna,
  • Andrea Amerio,
  • Anna-Rita Atti,
  • Stefano Barlati,
  • Giuseppe Blasi,
  • Paola Calò,
  • Claudia Carmassi,
  • Giuseppe Carrà,
  • Giovanni Castellini,
  • Armando D’Agostino,
  • Pasquale De Fazio,
  • Chiara De Panfilis,
  • Giorgio Di Lorenzo,
  • Matteo Di Vincenzo,
  • Carla Gramaglia,
  • Valeria Latorre,
  • Mirko Manchia,
  • Giovanni Martinotti,
  • Mauro Pettorruso,
  • Federica Pinna,
  • Gabriele Sani,
  • Gianluca Serafini,
  • Maria Salvina Signorelli,
  • Sarah Tosato,
  • Antonio Ventriglio,
  • Umberto Volpe

摘要

Beyond specific training in Digital Mental Health (DMH)/Digital Psychiatry (DP), mental health professionals (MHp) should own basic digital abilities and competences and a general openness to integrating technology into both clinical practice and daily life. These digital drivers have not been adequately investigated among MHp in Italy. As part of the DIGIT-PSY project, a multicenter observational study was conducted using the EUSurvey® platform. From May to September 2023, a cohort of multiprofessional MHp from 27 Italian university centers was surveyed to assess digital literacy (DHL), readiness (TR) and acceptability (ATiPP). The main aim was identifying whether these digitally-derived variables could influence the level of digitalization proneness in MH care. Overall, 60% of our sample was technologically ready, with a moderate-high level of basic DHL. Two TR factors are mainly represented among Italian MHp: optimism and discomfort. Multivariate linear regression revealed that higher ATIPP (p < 0.001), higher DHL (p < 0.001), higher perceived feasibility in digital implementation (p < 0.001) and higher levels of social influence (p = 0.006) were positive drivers in digitalization by increasing TR [(F(12,1354) = 38.743; R2 = 0.256; p < 0.001]. Conversely, a lower satisfaction derived by previous DMH/DP experiences was the most significant negative factor (p = 0.037). Interestingly, Italian MHp overly displayed a higher optimistic view, despite higher discomfort perceptions from technology and digital innovation. However, Italian infrastructures and services and the lack of national regulatory guidelines in DMH/DP, together with an overly low level of education and training since University courses, may inhibit the digitalization process. Targeted interventions should consider national and university-based initiatives to overcome this gap.