Experiences of Safety Planning Intervention for Suicide Prevention
Author Information
Author(s): O’Connor Edward, Rhodes Kate, Procter Nicholas, Loughhead Mark, Procter Alexandra, Reilly Julie-Anne, Pettit Sophie, Ferguson Monika
Primary Institution: University of South Australia
Hypothesis
What are the subjective experiences of consumers, clinicians, and support persons involved in the Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) for suicide prevention?
Conclusion
The Safety Planning Intervention is viewed as beneficial by users and can be enhanced through a person-centered, collaborative approach and the inclusion of support persons.
Supporting Evidence
- The SPI is seen as an acceptable intervention that improves personal awareness of suicide-related distress.
- Stakeholders reported that SPI practices enhance self-regulatory skills and strategies.
- Support persons can help recognize changes in consumers’ states of mind.
- SPI practices are viewed as beneficial for reducing suicide risk during transitions from inpatient to outpatient care.
Takeaway
The Safety Planning Intervention helps people who feel suicidal by giving them a plan to stay safe, and it works better when friends and family are involved.
Methodology
Systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.
Potential Biases
Potential biases due to lack of reflexivity and unreported guiding philosophical perspectives in included studies.
Limitations
Some studies lacked detailed reporting on SPI features and methodological quality varied.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 113 clinicians, 103 adults (including veterans), 20 adolescents, and 7 support persons.
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