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Co-creation of Tools for People in Detention With Suicidal Thoughts and/or Behavior

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - anyAllUniversity Ghent
NCT07259408 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

People in detention are at significantly higher risk of suicide compared to the general population. In Belgian prisons, the suicide rate is five times higher than average. Despite the availability of suicide prevention tools, many are not scientifically validated or adapted to the detention context, leading to inconsistent use and missed warning signs. This study aims to evaluate and adapt three evidence-based suicide prevention tools-the Safety Plan, the guideline for the care and evaluation of suicidality , and the Risk Formulation template-for use in detention settings. Through interviews with both professionals working in prisons and individuals in detention, the study explores how these tools can be made more relevant, practical, and effective in this unique environment. The research involves 40 participants: 20 professionals and 20 individuals in detention. Interviews will gather

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
For professionals working in detention: Inclusion criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Currently working in a professional care role within a prison setting (e.g., psychologist, psychiatirst, social worker, nurse, etc.) * Experience in supporting or treating incarcerated individuals with suicidal thoughts or behaviours Exclusion Criteria: * Under the age of 18 * Not employed in a professional caregiving role within detention (e.g., correctional officers or security staff) For people in detention: Inclusion criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Experienced suicidal thoughts within the past three years Exclusion criteria: * Under the age of 18 * Significant cognitive limitations that would make the participation in an interview infeasible * Insufficient command of the Dutch language to understand and respond to interview questions
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What it tests

  • Co-creation process for suicide prevention tools in detention
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Where

1 site
Flemish Centre of Expertise in Suicide Prevention, Ghent University
Ghent, Belgium
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