Improving suicide prevention through technology and community engagement
Administrative Core
This study is working to improve suicide prevention by building a supportive team that helps connect technology with healthcare, making sure everyone involved respects patient privacy and works together to create helpful tools for those in need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11056004 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing suicide prevention efforts by establishing a strong administrative core that supports various projects aimed at integrating technology into healthcare systems. It involves creating an organizational framework that facilitates training, networking, and collaboration among researchers and community stakeholders. The approach emphasizes ethical considerations in the development and commercialization of digital health technologies, ensuring that patient privacy and autonomy are respected throughout the process.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at risk of suicide or those involved in healthcare systems that aim to implement innovative prevention strategies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk of suicide or who do not engage with healthcare systems may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective suicide prevention strategies that are integrated into healthcare systems, ultimately saving lives.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in integrating technology into healthcare for suicide prevention, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Worcester, United States
- Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester — Worcester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boudreaux, Edwin D — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Boudreaux, Edwin D
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.