Citation

Christensen M, Fontanella CA, Campo JV, Culp SL. Soc. Work Health Care 2023; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00981389.2023.2193227

PMID

36946209

Abstract

There are currently no national data regarding U.S. Primary Care Physicians' (PCPs') suicide screening practices. This study surveyed 302 U.S. PCPs about their current suicide screening practices to identify service gaps and intervention points for social workers. Although one-third of PCPs reported providing screening and safety planning, few were using evidence-based tools. Factors that increased the likelihood of routine screening were belief in the importance of screening (p < .01), time (p < .01), and access to co-located behavioral health (p < .01).

FINDINGS support the role of social workers in primary care and suggest areas for training and collaboration.

Language: en

Keywords

suicide prevention; primary care; integrated behavioral health; Suicide screening and assessment