@article{ref1,
title="Using Trained Inmate Observers for Suicide Watch in a Federal Correctional Setting: A Win-Win Solution",
journal="Psychological services",
year="2005",
author="Junker, G. and Beeler, A. and Bates, J.",
volume="2",
number="1",
pages="20-27",
abstract="This study examined the impact of using inmate observers for suicide watch within a federal correctional-mental health setting. <br><br>RESULTS indicate a significant decrease in the mean number of hours inmates remained on suicide watch (p =.036) following the implementation of the Inmate Observer Program (IOP). Overall, suicidal inmates with a diagnosis of psychotic disorder remained on suicide watch significantly longer (p =.004) than did inmates in other diagnostic groups. The psychotic group, however, had a significant decrease in mean hours on suicide watch (p =.001) following the implementation of the IOP. Also, individuals with personality disorders had significantly fewer watches (p =.033) when inmate observers were used. Initial findings suggest that the use of inmate observers reduces the length of time that suicidal peers remain on watch without compromising standard of care. © 2005 Educational Publishing Foundation.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1541-1559",
doi="10.1037/1541-1559.2.1.20",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/1541-1559.2.1.20"
}