Exploring how outpatient programs can help reduce suicide risk after hospital discharge
Examining Intensive Outpatient Programs as a Potential Mechanism to Reduce Suicide Risk During the Post-Hospitalization Period Among Medicaid Recipients
['FUNDING_R01'] · YALE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10927425
This study is looking at how well Intensive Outpatient Programs and Partial Hospitalization Programs help keep people safe from suicide after they leave the hospital, especially during that tricky time right after discharge.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | YALE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10927425 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) in lowering the risk of suicide among patients recently discharged from psychiatric facilities. It focuses on the critical post-hospitalization period, which is known to be a time of heightened suicide risk. By analyzing the support provided by these programs, the research aims to determine if they can significantly protect patients from suicide. The study will involve collecting data on patient outcomes and the availability of these programs across different regions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently been discharged from psychiatric facilities and are at risk of suicide.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk of suicide or those who have not been hospitalized for psychiatric reasons may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health support systems that significantly reduce suicide rates among high-risk individuals.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited evidence on the specific impact of IOP/PHPs on suicide risk, similar approaches in mental health care have shown promise in improving patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES
- YALE UNIVERSITY — NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WILKINSON, SAMUEL — YALE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: WILKINSON, SAMUEL
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.