Identifying suicide risk in jails using data and automation
Project 3: Suicide Risk Identification in Jails using Data Linkage and Automation
This study is working to help jails better spot people who might be at risk for suicide when they arrive, by using health records and insurance information to create a helpful alert system for medical staff.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10909140 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the identification of individuals at risk for suicide when they are booked into jails. It seeks to replicate a successful method used in community health systems that utilizes electronic health records and insurance claims data to create a risk score. By integrating Medicaid claims data with jail populations, the project will develop a model to alert medical personnel about potential suicide risks at the time of intake. The effectiveness of this new identification process will be compared to current practices in jails, which often lack standardization.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are entering jails and may be at risk for suicide.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the criminal justice system or who are not entering jails may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better detection of suicide risks in jails, potentially saving lives.
How similar studies have performed: Similar approaches in community health systems have shown success in identifying suicide risks, suggesting potential for this method in jails.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Michigan State University — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pimlott- Kubiak, Sheryl M — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Pimlott- Kubiak, Sheryl M
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.