An implementation evaluation of "Zero Suicide" using normalization process theory to support high-quality care for patients at risk of suicide.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide rates continue to rise across the United States, galvanizing the need for increased suicide prevention and intervention efforts. The Zero Suicide (ZS) model was developed in response to this need and highlights four key clinical functions of high-quality health care for patients at risk of suicide. The goal of this quality improvement study was to understand how six large health care systems operationalized practices to support these functions-identification, engagement, treatment and care transitions.

Methods

Using a key informant interview guide and data collection template, researchers who were embedded in each health care system cataloged and summarized current and future practices supporting ZS, including, (1) the function addressed; (2) a description

SUBMITTER: Richards JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8384258 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature