Exploring how new screening for suicidal thoughts affects Veterans
Understanding Impact of VHA's New Suicidal Ideation Screening Initiative: Veteran's Perspective
This study is looking at how Veterans feel about a new screening process for suicidal thoughts called VA Risk-ID and how it affects their willingness to get help, so we can understand what works well and what might need improvement.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Portland VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11223308 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the new multi-stage suicidal ideation screening process implemented by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) called VA Risk-ID. It aims to understand how Veterans perceive this screening and how it influences their willingness to seek treatment for suicidal thoughts. By using a mixed methods approach, the study will gather insights from Veterans about their experiences with the screening process and its impact on their engagement in care. The findings will help identify both positive and negative aspects of the screening initiative.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans who have experienced suicidal thoughts or are at risk for suicide.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Veterans or those who have not experienced suicidal ideation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve the way Veterans are screened for suicidal thoughts, leading to better treatment engagement and potentially reducing suicide rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding patient perspectives on screening can lead to improved healthcare practices, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Portland VA Medical Center — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dobscha, Steven K — Portland VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Dobscha, Steven K
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 below.