'Lock to Live': development of a firearm storage decision aid to enhance lethal means counselling and prevent suicide.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We sought to (1) clarify decision needs among suicidal adults with home firearm access; (2) identify accurate, unbiased and acceptable approaches for content and messaging; and (3) develop a tablet-delivered decision aid for firearm storage options.

Methods

Following international standards, we used stakeholder interviews to develop a decision aid for the decision, 'what option(s) to choose to reduce home access to firearms for an adult at risk of suicide'. Participants were adults with personal or family history of suicidal ideation or behaviours, firearm ownership or employment in a firearm range or store, involvement in suicide prevention field, or work as emergency department or other healthcare provider.

Results

Through 64 interviews, we created the 'L

SUBMITTER: Betz ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6533157 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature