NDLI: Strategies and evaluation underpinning the implementation of suicide prevention training: a systematic review

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Author	Putri, Adelia Khrisna McGrath, Martina Batchelor, Rachel Ross, Victoria Krysinska, Karolina Hawgood, Jacinta Kõlves, Kairi Reifels, Lennart Pirkis, Jane Andriessen, Karl
Abstract	Background Suicide prevention training programs can enhance the capacity for suicide prevention by improving the attitudes and comprehension of individuals regarding suicide and increasing their skills in supporting a suicidal person. However, little is known about how training programs are implemented and how implementation is assessed. Thus, our review aims to identify the strategies and evaluation methods underpinning the implementation of suicide prevention training programs. Methods The systematic review adhered to the PRISMA guidelines and involved searches in MEDLINE, Embase, Emcare, PsycINFO, EBM Reviews, Scopus, and a forward and backward citation search following the full-text screening. Eligible studies (n = 28) reported the implementation strategy or implementation evaluation of a suicide prevention training program (PROSPERO #CRD42021288621). Results The implementation strategies varied among three categories of training programs. Gatekeeper training predominantly utilized a train-the-trainer format and collaborations with stakeholders. Professional development training focused more on establishing supportive organizational infrastructure and extended post-training supervision. School-based curriculum training programs emphasized the distribution of educational materials and role-play activities. Surveys were the primary evaluation method, often complemented by interviews, observations, progress tracking, or focus groups. Evaluations primarily assessed acceptability, fidelity, and feasibility. Conclusion While certain training categories tend to employ specific strategies and evaluation measures more frequently than others, stakeholder collaboration, assessing content relevance, and follow-up supervision could be valuable across training programs. Tailored strategies may cater for groups with varying levels of knowledge and training in suicide prevention to enhance acceptability and feasibility. Future research should evaluate approaches that facilitate adoption and sustainability of suicide prevention training programs.
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Page Count	34
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ISSN	14712458
DOI	10.1186/s12889-025-21999-8
Journal	BMC Public Health
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	25
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2025-03-06
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Public Health Medicine Epidemiology Biostatistics Vaccine Environmental Health Suicide prevention training Implementation Evaluation Systematic review Medicine/Public Health
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Journal Impact Factor	3.5/2023
5-Year Journal Impact Factor	3.9/2023

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