Resource Tag: FOLLOW UP PROGRAMS

In this article, the authors present the protocol for a study in which they will examine the effectiveness of the ALGOS algorithm, an intervention based in a decisional tree of contact type which aims to reduce the incidence of repeated suicide attempts during 6 months. This algorithm of case management comprises the 2 strategies of […]

The purpose of this document is provide recommendations or strategies aimed at the prevention of suicide in London-Middlesex. 5 key recommendations include: improve intervention & treatment for those at risk of suicide; improve interventions & support for those affected by suicide; increase efforts to reduce access to lethal means of suicide; increase research activities; & […]

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The outcomes of 1348 Japanese individuals who attempted suicide & visited the critical care center or the psychiatric emergency department of the hospital were categorized into 3 groups. Physical, mental, & social characteristics were compared. The hospitalized groups, particularly those hospitalized in the critical care centre, were found to have biopsychosocially serious factors with regard […]

This article describes the creation of the European Alliance Against Depression in 2004 & the cornerstone of the alliance, which is a shared multi-level approach that includes interventions on 4 levels: education of primary care physicians; a professional public relations campaign, training of community facilitators, & interventions with affected persons & high-risk groups. Several countries […]

Suicide attempters presenting for hospital treatment are a major public health challenge in most countries. Their tendency to drop out of treatments & their high risk of repeat suicidal behaviour call for systematic assessments, in-hospital management, treatment engagement, & follow-up treatments after discharge from hospital. However, hospital services provided for suicide attempters & follow-up care […]

The treatment engagement literature for suicidal youth has largely focused on identifying empirical correlates of attendance & testing interventions to increase compliance. In an effort to promote the use of theory in this field, this article employs Staudt’s (2007) conceptual model of the treatment engagement process to both organize the empirical literature & to explain […]

This comparative longitudinal study investigated aftercare & compliance of attempted suicide patients after standardized psychosocial assessment. Structured interviews were conducted 1 month & 6 months after an index suicide attempt. Assessment was associated with more frequent discussion of treatment options with the patient at the hospital & a shorter interval between discharge & contacting the […]

This study identified predictors of a high level of quality of care for suicide attempters at general hospital emergency departments in Norway. Structured interviews with key informants covering the quality of care of patients admitted following attempted suicide were conducted in 1999 & 2006 at 87% of all general hospitals. Hospitals having implemented a chain […]

Collaboration between emergency departments in general hospitals & community health services in Norway when providing psychosocial care & aftercare to suicide attempt patients treated in emergency departments was studied. Data were collected through structured interviews with informants from 95% of all general hospitals in 1999 & 2006, & informants from a stratified sample of municipalities […]

The proactive response of the Miami-Dade Police Department to law enforcement suicide & indirect self-destructive behaviour through an interactive training program is described in this chapter. Law enforcement suicide is defined as a problem-solving behaviour primarily aimed at improving a threatened self-image (sudden shame). The dynamics of the suicidal paradox, the avoidance of euphemisms, & […]

In June 2006, the Steering Committee of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Network identified better outreach & service to suicide attempt survivors as a strategy for reducing suicide nationally. A workplan identified direct input from survivors as a necessary & valuable method for clarifying their unique needs. Attempt survivors shared their experiences & perspectives at […]

The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Intensive Case Management on outcomes for suicidal psychiatric patients in the post-discharge period, compared to Treatment as Usual. The intensive case management consisted of 2 primary components: weekly face-to-face case management & active telephone contact. Participants were adult male psychiatric patients drawn from the […]

This report aims at improving the understanding of depression, depressiveness, & suicide in Belgium. Several areas are proposed in which to focus first & in which it would be useful to develop new models or optimize the facilities currently being used. Epidemiological data is provided & general observations are made about risk & protective factors, […]

In this letter to the editor, the authors report on an initiative to improve the follow-up assessment of patients within the first week after discharge from inpatient care. There was one suicide during the initial audit period & no suicides occurred in the second audit phase. There were no records of non-fatal deliberate self-harm during […]

For the full evaluation report, please see SIEC #2007-0238.

Blindly abstracted records of last episode of care together with aftercare records of 39 psychiatric patient suicides & their matched controls were rated blind for suicidal talk during aftercare, reduction of aftercare at last appointment & high-low suicide risk. Neither suicidal talk nor reduction of aftercare was confirmed as a predictor of suicide, although trends […]

In the period following discharge from hospital, psychiatric patients are at high risk of readmission. Suicide data tend to mirror those for readmission. Rates of suicide are high in the year after discharge, particularly within the first 28 days. In this editorial, it is noted there is no good evidence to direct efforts to improve […]

The objective of this study was to compare specific treatment & outcome variables between mental health care via videoconferencing to care provided in person. The study was a retrospective record review of service members & their adult civilian family members seen at 2 remotely located military bases. Passive or intermittent suicide ideation was noted in […]

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This paper details the findings & recommendations of research into 7-day follow-up procedures for patients on Enhanced Care Programme Approach discharged from hospital/inpatient psychiatric units. There does not appear to be a consistent model of coordinating or delivering this program across health trusts. Recommendations are made for training & education for all community mental health […]

This report evaluates the Maytree Respite Centre in its first 3 years of operation (2002-2005). The Maytree model, identified as providing respite, opportunities for change towards a wish to live rather than a wish to die, & the reduction of stigma, was evaluated. The evaluation showed, on both qualitative & quantitative measures, very strong evidence […]

This study systematically investigated the pattern of all health care contacts both before & after attempted suicide. All consecutive 1,198 suicide attempters treated in hospital emergency rooms in Helsinki during a 12-month period were identified. The vast majority of subjects had contact with health care during the 12 months before & after the index attempt. […]