Citation

Fernández-Artamendi S, Al-Halabi S, Buron P, Rodríguez-Revuelta J, Garrido M, González-Blanco L, García-Alvarez L, García-Portilla P, Saiz P, Bobes J. Psicothema 2019; 31(2): 107-113.

Affiliation

Universidad Loyola Andalucía.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Departamento de Psicología de la Universidad de Oviedo, Publisher Colegio Oficial de Psicológicas de Asturias)

DOI

10.7334/psicothema2018.247

PMID

31013233

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Development of effective programs for suicide prevention is a global priority. This study evaluated the differential effectiveness of the combination of several strategies to prevent repetition of suicide attempts.

METHODS: Participants were patients who entered the Emergency Department after a non-fatal suicide attempt. A total of 163 participants (68.1% females, mean age = 41.39) met the inclusion criteria and were spread across three groups: One group received a passive strategy consisting of preventive information, a second group received the passive strategy combined with an active component of case management (MAC), and a third group received the passive strategy, case management and a psychoeducational programme (PSyMAC). Randomization of participants was not possible. The study included assessments at the beginning, and follow-ups every six months up to 30 months.

RESULTS: The study showed no significant differences between groups in the number of re-attempts. Logistic regression showed a positive effect for MAC.

CONCLUSIONS: The present study showed that the use of case management could be a promising strategy, but more research is needed.

Language: en