Citation

Brancu M, Jobes D, Wagner BM, Greene JA, Fratto TA. Arch. Suicide Res. 2015; 20(3): 438-450.

Affiliation

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences , Duke University School of Medicine , Durham , NC.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811118.2015.1040935

PMID

26219609

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this pilot study was to predict resolution of suicidal ideation and risk over the course of therapy among suicidal outpatients (N = 144) using a novel method for analyzing Self- verses Relationally-oriented qualitative written responses to the Suicide Status Form (SSF).

METHODS: A content analysis software program was used to extract word counts and a repeated measures longitudinal design was implemented to assess improvement over time.

RESULTS: Patients with primarily Relationally-focused word counts were more likely to have a quicker suicide risk resolution than those with more Self-focused word counts (6-7 sessions versus 17-18 sessions).

CONCLUSION: Implications of these data are discussed, including the potential for enhancing treatment outcomes using this method with individuals entering treatment.

Language: en