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NCT Number: NCT06810713

Evaluation of a Training for Healthcare Providers in Supporting Men Experiencing Suicidal Ideation

The primary objective of this study is to assess how healthcare providers perceive and evaluate the developed e-learning. The findings will inform potential adjustments to enhance the e-learning as needed.

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Key information

Conditions

Suicide Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Self-Injurious Behavior Suicidal Ideation

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Flemish Centre of Expertise in Suicide Prevention, Ghent University

Ghent, 9000, Belgium

About this study

In a previous study (BUN: B6702024000090), the authors focused on identifying barriers and needs among adult men experiencing suicidal thoughts and their healthcare providers. Findings from this needs assessment indicate a demand for a training (e-learning) to equip healthcare providers with strategies for working effectively with men experiencing suicidal ideation. Additionally, the assessment among individuals with suicidal ideation identified several key recommendations and considerations which healthcare providers should incorporate into their practice. Therefore, an e-learning was developed with integrated psycho-education and the primary objective of this study is to assess how healthcare providers perceive and evaluate the developed e-learning. The findings will inform potential adjustments to enhance the e-learning as needed.

Participants will be recruited through announcements on the Flemish suicide prevention portal website (www.zelfmoord1813.be) and websites of relevant partners (i.e. VVKP, VVP, Gezond Leven, Psyché, Vivel, Logo's, CGG-SP, Domus Medica,…), as well as via social media (mainly Linkedin, Instagram and Facebook) and newsletters of the Flemish Centre of Expertise in Suicide Prevention and its relevant partner organizations.

Individuals interested in participating will be directed to register online through REDCap, where they will review and approve an informed consent form.After providing informed consent, participants will be asked to provide their email address.

The email address will be used solely for the following purposes:

  • Sending a reminder to complete the post-test questionnaire three days later. Once consent is provided, participants will be directed to the online pre-test questionnaire (see Table 1), which takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Following the pre-test, participants will be directed to the e-learning module, which requires 30-60 minutes. At the end of the e-learning, healthcare providers will be asked to complete the post-test questionnaire, which is estimated to take 15 minutes. In case a participant does not complete the post-test, a reminder will be sent via e-mail three days later.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthcare providers (e.g. GP's, psychiatrists, medical doctors, psychologists, psychotherapists, and nurses working in healthcare)
  • ≥18y/o
  • Access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet connection and proficiency in Dutch

Exclusion criteria

  • Does not meet the specified inclusion criteria.

Treatment and study plan

Gatekeeper training (e-learning)

Behavioral

This training supplements existing modules for healthcare providers working with individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts (https://sp-reflex.zelfmoord1813.be/e-learning).

Specific information on working with men will be added:

  • Information on suicidality among men and the importance of gender-sensitive care.
  • Guidance on recognizing signs of suicidality in men and understanding gender differences in suicide-related communication.
  • Insights into the impact of gender norms and socialization on suicidality and help-seeking behavior in men experiencing suicidal thoughts.
  • Awareness of providers' own gender biases and the influence of societal gender norms in treating men with suicidal ideation.
  • Recommendations for engaging men in treatment, with specific guidance on language and approaches for interacting with men who have suicidal thoughts.

Additionally, the e-learning will a model psychoeducation about the role of norms for men experiencing suicidal ideation.

Primary outcomes

  1. Competencies related to working with male clients (self-efficacy)

    Time frame: Change from Baseline (before e-learning) to post-test (immediatly after e-learning of 30-60 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-test

    Adaptation of the Engaging Men in Therapy Scale (EMITS): scale of 13 items to be rated on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree), resulting in a total score of 13-65. Higher scores indicating higher self-reported competency for engaging with male clients.

    The adapted version consists of 8 items, as not all aspects of the original questionnaire are included in the evaluated e-learning.

  2. Evaluation of the training

    Time frame: Post-test (immediatly after e-learning of 30-60 minutes), up to 3 days after pre-test

    self-developed questionnaire: score on a scale of 1 (not good at all) to 10 (Excellent); 10 evaluation statements to be rated on a scale of 1 (totally disagree) to 5 (totally agree); 9 open questions; one question about the length of the e-learning (too short, too long or just fine)

Secondary outcomes

  1. self-efficacy

    Time frame: Change from Baseline (before e-learning) to post-test (immediatly after e-learning of 30-60 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-test

    self-efficacy in working with men experiencing suicidal ideation: 2 questions on self-rated competence in recognizing and inquiring about suicide (1), discussing suicidal ideation withmen (2)to be rated on a 5-point scale (Not competent at all to very competent).

Other outcomes

  1. Socio-demographic variables

    Time frame: Baseline

    Gender and age

  2. Work situation

    Time frame: Baseline

    Self-developed questionnaire: Type of healthcare provider, current work place, experience, previous training in suicide prevention

  3. Experience with men with suicidal thoughts

    Time frame: Baseline

    one question about experience with men with suicidal thoughts

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Ghent

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Feb 5, 2025
Registry last updated
Apr 13, 2026

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