Measuring trainer fidelity in the transfer of suicide prevention training.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Finding effective and efficient models to train large numbers of suicide prevention interventionists, including 'hotline' crisis counselors, is a high priority. Train-the-trainer (TTT) models are widely used but understudied.

Aims

To assess the extent to which trainers following TTT delivered the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) program with fidelity, and to examine fidelity across two trainings and seven training segments.

Method

We recorded and reliably rated trainer fidelity, defined as adherence to program content and competence of program delivery, for 34 newly trained ASIST trainers delivering the program to crisis center staff on two separate occasions. A total of 324 observations were coded. Trainer demographics were also collect

SUBMITTER: Cross WF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4273242 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature