One-Hour Suicide Prevention Training Makes a Difference!

J Christ Nurs. 2024 Jul-Sep;41(3):144-151. doi: 10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001189. Epub 2024 Jun 10.

Abstract

Nurses and other healthcare workers in the United States are at increased risk of suicide compared to non-healthcare workers. College students also experience high suicide risk. To impact suicide prevention in these populations, a Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) 1-hour gatekeeper suicide prevention training program was implemented at the University of Detroit Mercy for faculty, staff, and administrators in the College of Health Professions (N = 43). Knowledge in seven areas of suicide significantly increased after the training (p < .001). Sixteen attitudes about suicide improved; however, only two showed a statistically significant change. Results support that 1-hour QPR training can be effectively implemented in a large organization.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Christianity
  • Female
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Suicide Prevention*
  • United States