Citation

Magruder KM, York JA, Knapp RG, Yeager DE, Marshall E, DeSantis M. J. Ment. Health Train. Educ. Pract. 2015; 10(4): 207-217.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Emerald Group Publishing)

DOI

10.1108/JMHTEP-09-2014-0028

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

PURPOSE - The purpose of this paper is to evaluate provider outcomes in response to two modes of suicide prevention training (e-learning and in-person) and a control group. The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) was adapted for e-learning delivery to US Veterans Administration mental health providers. Outcomes include: self-evaluated beliefs, ability, and self-efficacy in managing suicidal patients.

DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH - This study used a multicenter, randomized, cluster design to test the effectiveness of e-learning vs in-person conditions CAMS for changes in provider outcomes.

FINDINGS - Survey scores showed significant improvements for both the e-learning vs control and the in-person vs control between pre-intervention and post-intervention; however, the e-learning and in-person conditions were not significantly different from each other. Research limitations/implications - Limitations of the study include that there were drop-outs over the study period and the survey questions may not have captured all of the aspects of the CAMS training. Practical implications - Results suggest that e-learning training modules can provide comparable outcomes to in-person training for suicide prevention. Social implications - More providers may have accessible training materials for managing suicidal patients.

ORIGINALITY/VALUE - Currently practicing providers now can choose between two equivalent training modalities for improving the management of suicidality in their patients. © 2015, Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

Language: en

Keywords

Suicide; CAMS; Suicide management; e-Learning; Intervention training; Suicide prevention training