The researchers hope to learn whether an electronic safety plan (ESP) and a supportive text messaging program are feasible and acceptable to adult patients with recent suicidal thoughts or behavior after emergency department (ED) discharge. From this study, the researchers also hope to learn how to best carry out the ESP and text messaging program to improve outcomes for patients after ED discharge.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
120
Participants will receive an electronic safety plan in the ED. ESP focuses on developing a personalized coping plan to manage suicidal thoughts and urges.
Those in the text-based support program will receive up to 2 texts per day for a month with varying levels of tailoring, based on ESP and dynamic personalized feedback.
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
RECRUITINGPercentage of eligible individuals who agree to participate
Time frame: At the time of ED 1 day visit
Completion of the one-month follow-up assessment survey
Time frame: One month post-discharge from the ED
Completion of the three-month follow-up assessment survey
Time frame: Three months post-discharge from the ED
Number of withdrawals
Time frame: Up to 3 months post-discharge from the ED
Percentage of participants who remain active (in text-support condition only)
Time frame: Up to 28 days post-discharge from the ED
Participant satisfaction with the intervention components
Measured with a modified Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ).
Time frame: Up to 1 months
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