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  • 1Service de Psychiatrie, CHU de Bicêtre, HUPS, APHP 78, rue du General Leclerc, 94270 Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France; INSERM U1178, Equipe "Dépression et Antidépresseurs", CESP, University Paris-Sud, 94275 Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France; Faculté de Médecine Paris-Sud, 94275 Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France.

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The OSTA follow-up intervention did not significantly reduce suicide reattempts in individuals who attempted suicide. Further research is needed to explore standardized follow-up strategies for suicide prevention.

Keywords:
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  • Public Health
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Attempted suicide is a significant predictor of future suicidal behavior.
  • Follow-up interventions are gaining attention as a method to prevent recurrent suicidal behavior.
  • Effective strategies are needed to support individuals post-suicide attempt.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the OSTA (organization of a suitable monitoring for suicide attempters) program.
  • To determine if the OSTA program reduces suicide reattempts compared to a control treatment.
  • To assess the impact of a structured follow-up intervention on suicidal behavior.

Main Methods:

  • A 1-year randomized controlled trial was conducted.
  • 320 individuals admitted to the emergency department after a suicide attempt were enrolled.
  • Participants were randomly assigned to either the OSTA program or a control treatment.

Main Results:

  • The proportion of patients who reattempted suicide was similar between the OSTA group (14.5%) and the control group (14%).
  • No significant differences were observed in the number of suicide attempts between the two groups.
  • The OSTA program did not demonstrate a statistically significant reduction in suicide reattempts.

Conclusions:

  • The OSTA program, as tested, did not significantly decrease suicide reattempt rates.
  • Current findings suggest that more standardized follow-up interventions may be necessary for effective suicide prevention.
  • Further research is warranted to develop and validate robust follow-up protocols for suicide attempters.