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Simulation training in suicide risk assessment and intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Océane Richard1, Fabrice Jollant2, Grégoire Billon3
1Department of child and adolescent psychiatry,Université Paris Cité, AP-HP, Academic Hospital Necker-Enfants Malades, Reference center for autism and learning disorders, Paris, France.
Medical Education Online
|April 19, 2023
Summary
Simulation training shows promise for improving healthcare professionals' suicide risk assessment and intervention skills. While effective for attitudes and self-perceived skills, its impact on factual knowledge and patient outcomes requires further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Mental Health Training
- Suicidology
Background:
- Suicide prevention is a global health priority.
- Effective training in suicide risk assessment and intervention is crucial.
- Simulation offers a practical approach to mental health training.
Conclusions:
- Simulation training shows potential for enhancing practical skills in suicidal crisis intervention.
- Heterogeneity in study designs and limited patient outcome data necessitate further research.
- Continued investigation into simulation's efficacy is recommended.

