Evaluation of E-learning on Suicide Prevention for Professionals in a Detention Context
ConditionSuicide Prevention
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity Ghent
About this trial
This study aims to investigate to what extent a gatekeeper training (e-learning) for people working in prison is applicable in their daily practice.
Moreover the study wants to investigate the impact of the e-learning on the knowledge, the attitudes and perceptions of the people working in prison on suiicide (prevention) as well as their feeling of self-efficacy in dealing with people in prison suffering from suicidal ideation of behavior.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
None
Disqualifiers
None
Trial design
Design model
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
E-learning
BehavioralThe training consists of an e-learning module created on the RISE - Articulate platform, and is based on previously developed e-learning modules (SP-reflex) and physical training aimed at other target groups, but was adapted to the specific context of detention. This specific training will consist of sensitising information, theoretical knowledge, as well as some concrete tools and tips for suicide prevention within detention. Relevant examples and cases will be discussed. The following topics, among others, will be discussed: * How common is suicide? * What myths exist about suicide? * Why do people contemplate suicide? * What is the process from suicidal thoughts to suicide? * How do I recognise signs of suicidal thoughts? * What can I do if I notice signs? * What if someone attempts suicide or a suicide occurs? * How do I take care of myself?
Treatment groups
1,300 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: intervention groupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Applicability
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the e-learning module based on participants' perceptions. Specifically, it examines how prison staff assess the content, usability and practicality of the e-learning module. This evaluation provides insight into the extent to which the module meets the needs of the target group and the extent to which it is perceived as relevant and applicable in daily practice. Applicability is measured using a self-developed 4-item questionnaire.
Time frame
Post test (i.e., immediatly after e-learning of 60-90 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-testSecondary outcomes
1
Attitudes
Attitudes are measured using the 15-item version of the Attitudes Toward Suicide Scale (ATTS; Renberg \& Jacobsson, 2003). Participants respond to 15 statements using a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (Completely disagree) to 5 (Completely agree). The scale assesses various dimensions of participants' attitudes toward suicide.
Time frame
Change from Baseline (before e-learning) to post-test (immediatly after e-learning of 60-90 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-test2
Self-efficacy
Gatekeeper Self Efficacy Scale (GKSES, Takahashi et al, 2020)is a 9-item self-report questionnaire designed to assess an individual's confidence in their ability to act as a suicide prevention gatekeeper. Each item is rated on a 7-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (Not at all confident) to 7 (Extremely confident), resulting in a total score ranging from 9 to 63. Higher scores indicate greater self-efficacy, which reflects a more favorable outcome in terms of perceived gatekeeper competence.
Time frame
Change from Baseline (before e-learning) to post-test (immediatly after e-learning of 60-90 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-testOther outcomes
1
Sociodemographic information
Participants will be asked to provide basic demographic and professional background information, including age, sex, gender identity, years of work experience, and type of institution of employment (6 items in total).
Time frame
Baseline (i.e., before the e-learning)2
Experience in suicide (prevention)
Participants report prior experience related to suicide and suicide prevention, including previous training, encounters with suicidal behavior in the prison setting, self-rated level of experience, and knowledge of appropriate referral pathways. This is assessed using 6 self-developed items.
Time frame
Baseline (i.e., before the e-learning)Sponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov