@article{ref1,
title="RCT evaluating provider outcomes by suicide prevention training modality: in-person vs. e-learning",
journal="Journal of mental health training, education and practice",
year="2015",
author="Magruder, K.M. and York, J.A. and Knapp, R.G. and Yeager, D.E. and Marshall, E. and DeSantis, M.",
volume="10",
number="4",
pages="207-217",
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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1755-6228",
doi="10.1108/JMHTEP-09-2014-0028",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JMHTEP-09-2014-0028"
}