A review of suicide prevention programs and training policies for pharmacists
| Autor: | Evan W Colmenares, Delesha M. Carpenter, Jessica Zacher, Courtney A. Roberts, Jill E. Lavigne |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Washington
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| Zdroj: | Journal of the American Pharmacists Association. 58:522-529 |
| ISSN: | 1544-3191 |
| Popis: | Objectives The availability of suicide prevention training programs for pharmacists is unknown and may depend on state training requirements. This study's objectives were to: 1) report state training requirements for pharmacist suicide education; and 2) describe educational resources that are available to prepare pharmacists for interactions with patients at risk of suicide. Methods Each state's board of pharmacy was contacted from July to November 2017 to determine whether that state required pharmacists to complete suicide prevention training. A scoping literature review completed in August 2017 identified suicide prevention resources for pharmacy professionals. A systematic search of 5 databases and Google yielded publications and online resources that were screened for full review. Two coders reviewed articles and resources that met inclusion criteria and extracted data on program format and length, intended audience (i.e., students, practicing pharmacists), learning methods, topics covered, and outcomes assessed. Results Only Washington State requires pharmacists to obtain suicide prevention training. Sixteen suicide education programs and resources targeted pharmacists, including 8 in-person courses, 6 online courses, and 2 written resources. Five resources exclusively targeted pharmacists and 2 exclusively targeted student pharmacists. Most programs included information on suicide statistics, how to identify individuals at risk of suicide, how to communicate with someone who is suicidal, and how to refer patients to treatment resources. The long-term effectiveness of the programs at improving outcomes was not reported. Conclusion Although only 1 state requires pharmacists to obtain training on suicide prevention, there are several resources available to help prepare pharmacists to interact with individuals at risk of suicide. |
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