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Evaluation of knowledge and competency among nurses after a brief suicide prevention educational program: A pilot
Vijay K Saini1, Pratibha Gehlawat1, Tanu Gupta1
1Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences- Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
|March 8, 2021
Summary
A brief suicide educational intervention significantly improved nursing staff knowledge and attitudes toward suicide prevention and management. Empowering healthcare professionals is crucial for effective suicide prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Medical Education
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Suicide presents a significant global public health challenge.
- Educational interventions can enhance healthcare professionals' suicide prevention knowledge, attitudes, and competence.
- Evaluation of such programs, particularly in India, remains limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a suicide educational intervention on nursing staff.
- To evaluate changes in knowledge, attitudes, and competence regarding suicide prevention and management.
- To understand the effect on care for suicidal patients and their families.
Main Methods:
- A brief suicide educational intervention training program was developed.
- A single-group pre-test-post-test questionnaire design was employed for evaluation.
- Outcomes measured included changes in knowledge, attitudes, and competence.
Main Results:
- Participants showed significant improvements in attitudes towards suicide following the training.
- Knowledge regarding suicide prevention and management was significantly enhanced post-intervention.
- The training positively impacted participants' competence in managing suicidal patients.
Conclusions:
- Educational interventions are effective in improving nursing staff's capacity for suicide prevention.
- Empowering primary healthcare staff, including nurses, is vital for identifying, assessing, and managing suicidal individuals.
- Strengthening the role of nurses in suicide prevention is a key public health strategy.
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