A Pre–Post Study of the Feasibility, Acceptability and Benefits of a Co‐Design Approach for the Development of a Digital Suicide Prevention App for International Students

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the feasibility and acceptability of a co-design approach in developing a digital suicide prevention app for international students.
• Involvement of an expert advisory group of international students with lived experience of suicide.
• Collaboration between international students and sector stakeholders in the planning and design.
• Continuous review and implementation of the intervention.
• The co-design approach was well-received by participants, indicating high acceptability.
• Ongoing guidance from the advisory group enhanced the development process.
• Feedback from international students suggested a greater sense of ownership and relevance in the app design.

Abstract