This study aims to examine the opinions and needs of pharmacists and pharmaceutical technical assistants (FTA) concerning their role as gatekeepers in suicide prevention. The primary objective is to map the experiences and needs of (public) pharmacists and FTA with regard to suicide prevention. The secondary objective is to be able to develop more targeted tools, interventions or trainings based on the results of the needs assessment in order to facilitate the role of (public) pharmacists and FTA as gatekeepers in suicide prevention.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
118
Flemish Centre of Expertise in Suicide Prevention, Ghent University
Ghent, Belgium
Needs
Questionnaire based on a study by Gillette et al. (2020), scientific literature and previous needs surveys conducted by VLESP. In collaboration with the Flemish Pharmacists Network. Socio-demographics; Perceptions, attitudes and barriers: 55 statements (completely disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, completely agree); Contact with suicidal person (never/rarely, few times a year, monthly, weekly, daily), experience (very un-, rather un-, neutral, experienced, very experienced), possible actions as gatekeeper, referral, known organizations/helplines, previous education (yes or no), knowledge (yes/no)/ satisfaction (not at all, rather not, neutral, rather, very) existing education; Preparedness/need training (not at all, rather not, neutral, rather, very), preferred format of training, needed information; Suicidal thoughts/attempts (yes/no), hopelessness: 4 items (true/false)
Time frame: Baseline. Completing the questionnaire will take approximately 15-20 minutes.
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