@article{ref1,
title="Online versus in-person gatekeeper suicide prevention training: comparison in a community sample",
journal="Journal of mental health",
year="2024",
author="Holmes, Glenn and Clacy, Amanda and Hamilton, Anita and Kolves, Kairi",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Suicide prevention gatekeeper Training (GKT) is a frequently used suicide prevention intervention, however, there is still limited information about its long-term impact and effectiveness of online delivery. AIMS: The current study aimed to test the effectiveness of online GKT compared to in-person GKT in improving participant training outcomes. <br><br>METHODS: A non-randomised comparison of pre-, post- and six-month follow-up data was conducted. In total 545 people participated in GKT, 317 in SafeTALK in-person sessions and 228 in online &quot;Start&quot; GKT by LivingWorks. Main outcome measures included: perceived knowledge; perceived preparedness; gatekeeper efficacy; and gatekeeper reluctance to intervene. <br><br>RESULTS: Linear mixed model analysis demonstrated a significant effect for time for both modes of delivery for all four outcome measures. Post-hoc testing revealed that significant improvement in all outcomes were maintained above baseline at six-months following online and in-person training. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Online training performed as good, or better than in-person GKT, on measured outcomes demonstrating utility and effectiveness of the modality for use in suicide prevention training practices. <br><br>FINDINGS additionally indicate that online training may reach participants that in-person programs do not. This study provides evidence that Online GKT has significant utility in addressing a crucial need for online alternatives to evidence-based suicide prevention training.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0963-8237",
doi="10.1080/09638237.2024.2332811",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2024.2332811"
}