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Enhancing suicide risk assessment: a novel visual metaphor learning tool
Mohsen Alyami1, Hussain Alyami2, Frederick Sundram3
1Postgraduate, School of Psychology, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand.
Summary
A new visual metaphor can improve how health professionals learn and remember suicide risk factors. This educational tool is designed using cognitive principles to enhance clinical skill acquisition.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Cognitive Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Suicide risk assessment training for health professionals is inconsistent.
- Existing educational methods require enhancement to improve competency.
- Effective teaching of clinical skills is crucial for patient safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel visual metaphor for conceptualizing suicide risk factors.
- To enhance the teaching and learning of suicide risk assessment.
- To apply Cognitive Load Theory principles in educational design.
Main Methods:
- Development of a visual metaphor based on educational theory.
- Informed by Cognitive Load Theory to optimize learning.
- Focus on deep learning of suicide risk factors.
Main Results:
- The visual metaphor aids in conceptualizing complex risk factors.
- Educational design principles enhance learning efficacy.
- Potential for improved memory and recall of information.
Conclusions:
- Visual metaphors can effectively represent suicide risk factors.
- Educational theory-informed design enhances learning outcomes.
- This approach may improve health professionals' recall of critical information.
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