Gatekeeper training for suicide prevention: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Gatekeeper training (GKT) aims to enhance suicide gatekeepers' (GKs) abilities in assessing suicide risk, identify those at-risk and refer them. However, existing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on GKT have not produced definitive results. This study reviewed RCTs on GKT to provide evidence for developing effective suicide prevention strategies.

Methods

We conducted a systematic search of MEDLINE, PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Embase, Google Scholar, Medrxiv, and Ebsco for English-language RCTs published between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2024. Two authors independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed the risk of bias using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. Standardized mean differences (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals were

SUBMITTER: Liu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11956478 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature