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NCT Number: NCT01118156

Suicide Classification System

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a new standardized language for categorizing suicidal and self-injury related thoughts and behaviors can be readily adopted for use by mental health clinicians. Efforts also include developing a measure that can be used to help clinicians identify appropriate terms (e.g., behaviors) for specific patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Suicide and Self-harm Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Self-Injurious Behavior Suicide

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Denver VA Medical Center, Denver, Colorado, United States

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About this study

In recent years, suicide prevention has received increased focus within the VA. This is in part related to concerns regarding the mental health and associated suicide risk of Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom military personnel, and a recent study highlighting the increased risk of death by suicide for members of the veteran population. Suicide prevention initiatives could be greatly enhanced if a clinically feasible uniform language regarding suicidality and self-injury was readily available and adopted throughout the VA system. With this goal in mind, the Self-Directed Violence Classification System (SDVCS) and Clinical Tool were developed based upon the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) nomenclature and VA VISN-19 MIRECC's work in this area. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a new standardized language for categorizing suicidal and self-injury related thoughts and behaviors can be readily adopted for use by mental health clinicians. Efforts also include developing a measure that can be used to help clinicians identify appropriate terms (e.g., behaviors) for specific patients.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Suicide Prevention Coordinator team members at Denver or Grand Junction VA Medical Center
  • Mental Health leadership at Denver or Grand Junction VA Medical Center
  • Mental Health professionals at Denver or Grand Junction VA Medical Center

Exclusion criteria

  • Failure to sign appropriate informed consent
  • MIRECC staff members

Treatment and study plan

Education

Other

75-minute training teaching utilization of new standardized suicide nomenclature

Other names: Nomenclature Training

Primary outcomes

  1. Proportion of clinicians utilizing nomenclature

    Time frame: 6 months

    Clinician chart notes will be reviewed to determine use of standardized nomenclature. Among those clinicians utilizing the nomenclature, accurate use will also be assessed.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Analysis of qualitative focus group data

    Time frame: 6 months

    Qualitative evaluation of organizational- and provider-level factors associated with implementation

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
May 6, 2010
Registry last updated
May 3, 2011

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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