|
Abstract
|
OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated an online training programme of the needs-based and strengths-focused Care · Collaborate · Connect approach to suicide prevention.
METHOD: Participants were 303 Australian health professionals and students. Participants completed pre- and post-training assessments of knowledge, attitudes, confidence, and self-care, as well as training satisfaction post-training.
RESULTS: Participants showed significant improvements in knowledge, attitudes, confidence, and self-care pre- to post-training with moderate to very large effect sizes. There was no significant difference in outcomes between those who had and had not had previous training or experience working with people with suicidality. Qualitative feedback showed almost universal support for the person- and strengths-focused approach of supporting people with suicidality. Participants reported the web-based training as useful to their learning and many found it fitted well with their organisations' values and priorities.
CONCLUSIONS: Web-based suicide prevention training is an effective, low-cost, and flexible training medium. The needs-based Care · Collaborate · Connect programme aligns with the person-centred framework preferred by most health professionals and provides practical strategies to support people who are distressed, including those with suicidality. © 2019 The Australian Psychological Society
Language: en |