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Journal article
Online versus in-person gatekeeper suicide prevention training: comparison in a community sample
Journal of Mental Health, Vol.33(5), pp.605-612
2024
PMID: 38602188
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Abstract
Background
Suicide prevention gatekeeper Training (GKT) is a frequently used suicide prevention intervention, however, there is still limited information about its long-term impact and effectiveness of online delivery.
Aims
The current study aimed to test the effectiveness of online GKT compared to in-person GKT in improving participant training outcomes.
Methods
A non-randomised comparison of pre-, post- and six-month follow-up data was conducted. In total 545 people participated in GKT, 317 in SafeTALK in-person sessions and 228 in online “Start” GKT by LivingWorks. Main outcome measures included: perceived knowledge; perceived preparedness; gatekeeper efficacy; and gatekeeper reluctance to intervene.
Results
Linear mixed model analysis demonstrated a significant effect for time for both modes of delivery for all four outcome measures. Post-hoc testing revealed that significant improvement in all outcomes were maintained above baseline at six-months following online and in-person training.
Conclusions
Online training performed as good, or better than in-person GKT, on measured outcomes demonstrating utility and effectiveness of the modality for use in suicide prevention training practices. Findings additionally indicate that online training may reach participants that in-person programs do not. This study provides evidence that Online GKT has significant utility in addressing a crucial need for online alternatives to evidence-based suicide prevention training.
Details
- Title
- Online versus in-person gatekeeper suicide prevention training: comparison in a community sample
- Authors
- Glenn Holmes (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - PsychologyAmanda Clacy - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and SocietyAnita Hamilton - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - Occupational TherapyKairi Kõlves - Griffith University
- Publication details
- Journal of Mental Health, Vol.33(5), pp.605-612
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2024
- DOI
- 10.1080/09638237.2024.2332811
- ISSN
- 1360-0567; 0963-8237
- PMID
- 38602188
- Copyright note
- © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/), which permits non-commercial re-use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, and is not altered, transformed, or built upon in any way. The terms on which this article has been published allow the posting of the Accepted Manuscript in a repository by the author(s) or with their consent.
- Organisation Unit
- Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; School of Health - Occupational Therapy; Thompson Institute; Engage Research Lab; School of Health - Psychology; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991016154202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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