TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2024//
TI  - Computerized suicide prevention clinical training simulations: a pilot study
JO  - Research on social work practice
A1  - Bornheimer, Lindsay A.
A1  - Verdugo, Juliann Li
A1  - Humm, Laura
A1  - Steacy, Chris
A1  - Krasnick, Julie
A1  - Goldstein Grumet, Julie
A1  - Aikens, James E.
A1  - Gold, Katherine
A1  - Hiltz, Barbara
A1  - Smith, Matthew J.
SP  - 182
EP  - 193
VL  - 34
IS  - 2
N2  - PURPOSE: Mental health providers are well-positioned to engage in suicide prevention efforts, yet implementation depends on skill acquisition and providers often report feeling underprepared. This pilot study explored the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary effectiveness of three suicide prevention-focused simulations with virtual clients. <br><br>METHOD: Students (n=22) were recruited from a MSW program, completed pre- and post-test surveys, and engaged with three simulated trainings: 1) suicide risk assessment, 2) safety planning, and 3) motivating a client to treatment. <br><br>RESULTS: Simulations were reported to be acceptable and feasible, with strong student desire and need for greater suicide prevention training. We observed significant improvements over time in clinical skills via simulated training scores and perceptions of clinical preparedness. <br><br>DISCUSSION: Preliminary findings indicate simulated training with virtual clients is promising and suggest the three suicide prevention simulations may be useful, scalable, and effective in social work training programs and beyond.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1049-7315
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10497315231161563
ID  - ref1
ER  -