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RCT evaluating provider outcomes by suicide prevention training modality: in-person vs. e-learning

RCT evaluating provider outcomes by suicide prevention training modality: in-person vs. e-learning Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to evaluate provider outcomes in response to two modes of suicide prevention training (e-learning and in-person) and a control group. The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) was adapted for e-learning delivery to US Veterans Administration mental health providers. Outcomes include: self-evaluated beliefs, ability, and self-efficacy in managing suicidal patients. Design/methodology/approach– This study used a multicenter, randomized, cluster design to test the effectiveness of e-learning vs in-person conditions CAMS for changes in provider outcomes. Findings– Survey scores showed significant improvements for both the e-learning vs control and the in-person vs control between pre-intervention and post-intervention; however, the e-learning and in-person conditions were not significantly different from each other. Research limitations/implications– Limitations of the study include that there were drop-outs over the study period and the survey questions may not have captured all of the aspects of the CAMS training. Practical implications– Results suggest that e-learning training modules can provide comparable outcomes to in-person training for suicide prevention. Social implications– More providers may have accessible training materials for managing suicidal patients. Originality/value– Currently practicing providers now can choose between two equivalent training modalities for improving the management of suicidality in their patients. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice Emerald Publishing

RCT evaluating provider outcomes by suicide prevention training modality: in-person vs. e-learning

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Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to evaluate provider outcomes in response to two modes of suicide prevention training (e-learning and in-person) and a control group. The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) was adapted for e-learning delivery to US Veterans Administration mental health providers. Outcomes include: self-evaluated beliefs, ability, and self-efficacy in managing suicidal patients. Design/methodology/approach– This study used a multicenter, randomized, cluster design to test the effectiveness of e-learning vs in-person conditions CAMS for changes in provider outcomes. Findings– Survey scores showed significant improvements for both the e-learning vs control and the in-person vs control between pre-intervention and post-intervention; however, the e-learning and in-person conditions were not significantly different from each other. Research limitations/implications– Limitations of the study include that there were drop-outs over the study period and the survey questions may not have captured all of the aspects of the CAMS training. Practical implications– Results suggest that e-learning training modules can provide comparable outcomes to in-person training for suicide prevention. Social implications– More providers may have accessible training materials for managing suicidal patients. Originality/value– Currently practicing providers now can choose between two equivalent training modalities for improving the management of suicidality in their patients.

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The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice – Emerald Publishing

Published: Sep 14, 2015

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