Core components and strategies for suicide and risk management protocols in mental health research: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide and risk management protocols in mental health research aim to ensure patient safety, provide vital information on how to assess suicidal ideation, manage risk, and respond to unexpected and expected situations. However, there is a lack of literature that identifies specific components and strategies to include in suicide and risk management protocols (SRMPs) for mental health research. The goal of this scoping review was to review academic and grey literature to determine core components and associated strategies, which can be used to inform SRMPs in mental health research.

Methods and analysis

The methodological framework outlined by Arksey and O'Malley was used for this scoping review. The search strategy, conducted by a medical librarian, was multidisc

SUBMITTER: Stevens K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7792084 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature