Evaluating the effectiveness of suicide risk screening programs in health systems
Official title: ASSESSING OUTCOMES OF HEALTH SYSTEM SUICIDE RISK SCREENING PROGRAMS
Funded at Ut Southwestern Medical Center · NIH-11189223 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how well suicide risk screening programs work in hospitals by comparing the number of self-harm incidents and suicides among patients who were screened for risk versus those who weren't, with the goal of finding ways to improve support for people who might be struggling.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ut Southwestern Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dallas, United States) |
| Project start | September 26, 2024 |
| Project end | September 25, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $416,786 |
| NIH project number | 75N95022C00035-P00002-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11189223 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have undergone suicide risk screening in health systems.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not been screened for suicide risk or those who do not have a history of suicidal thoughts or behaviors may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how effective suicide risk screening programs are within health systems by analyzing the rates of non-fatal self-inflicted injuries and suicides among patients who have been screened. The study aims to identify insights and opportunities for improving suicide prevention efforts. By comparing outcomes between screened and non-screened patients, the research seeks to enhance understanding of how these programs can better serve at-risk individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved suicide prevention strategies and better outcomes for individuals at risk of self-harm.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that suicide screening programs can be effective in reducing suicide rates, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Ut Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roaten, Kimberly — Ut Southwestern Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Roaten, Kimberly
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.