An Interactive Web-Based Lethal Means Safety Decision Aid for Suicidal Adults (Lock to Live): Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Counseling to reduce access to lethal means such as firearms and medications is recommended for suicidal adults but does not routinely occur. We developed the Web-based Lock to Live (L2L) decision aid to help suicidal adults and their families choose options for safer home storage.

Objective

This study aimed to test the feasibility and acceptability of L2L among suicidal adults in emergency departments (EDs).

Methods

At 4 EDs, we enrolled participants (English-speaking, community-dwelling, suicidal adults) in a pilot randomized controlled trial. Participants were randomized in a 13:7 ratio to L2L or control (website with general suicide prevention information) groups and received a 1-week follow-up telephone call.

Results

Baseline characteristics wer

SUBMITTER: Betz ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7016618 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature