@article{ref1,
title="Sustaining the effects of gatekeeper suicide prevention training",
journal="Crisis",
year="2015",
author="Shtivelband, Annette and Aloise-Young, Patricia A. and Chen, Peter Y.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Gatekeeper training is a promising suicide prevention strategy that is growing in popularity. Although gatekeeper training programs have been found to improve trainee knowledge, self-efficacy, and perceived skills, researchers have found that the benefit of gatekeeper training may not last over time. Aims: The purpose of this study was to identify strategies for strengthening the long-term effects of suicide prevention gatekeeper training. <br><br>METHOD: In-depth interviews and focus groups were conducted with gatekeepers (N = 44) and data were analyzed using a qualitative research approach. <br><br>RESULTS: The results of this study suggest that posttraining interventions may be more effective if they include the following seven themes: (a) social network - connecting with other gatekeepers; (b) continued learning - further education; (c) community outreach - building awareness; (d) accessibility - convenience; (e) reminders - ongoing communication; (f) program improvement -- enhancing previous training; and (g) certification - accreditation. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Posttraining interventions that incorporate the themes from this study offer a promising direction in which to sustain the effects of gatekeeper suicide prevention training.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0227-5910",
doi="10.1027/0227-5910/a000304",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1027/0227-5910/a000304"
}