Effectiveness of adolescent suicide prevention e-learning modules that aim to improve knowledge and self-confidence of gatekeepers: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Providing e-learning modules can be an effective strategy for enhancing gatekeepers' knowledge, self-confidence and skills in adolescent suicide prevention. The aim of this study was to test the effectiveness of an online training program called Mental Health Online which consists of eight short e-learning modules, each capturing an important aspect of the process of recognition, guidance and referral of suicidal adolescents (12-20 years). The primary outcomes of this study are participant's ratings on perceived knowledge, perceived self-confidence, and actual knowledge regarding adolescent suicidality.

Methods/design

A randomized controlled trial will be carried out among 154 gatekeepers. After completing the first assessment (pre-test), participants will be rand

SUBMITTER: Ghoncheh R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3923552 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature