Understanding suicide attempts and unintentional drowning deaths through data analysis
CE-22-008 Using Data Linkage to Understand Suicide Attempts, Self-Harm and Unintentional Drowning Deaths
This study is looking at ways to better understand and prevent suicide attempts, self-harm, and accidental drownings in King County, Washington, by combining information from emergency services and health care to find out what puts people at risk and what can help keep them safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Seattle-King County Public Health Dept NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10827489 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve our understanding of suicide attempts, self-harm, and unintentional drowning deaths by linking various data sources in King County, Washington. By integrating information from emergency services, health care systems, and demographic data, the project seeks to identify risk factors and protective measures that can inform prevention strategies. The approach involves developing a robust data linkage and quality assurance process to ensure accurate analysis and insights. This comprehensive analysis will help public health officials and community organizations implement targeted interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at risk of suicide or self-harm, as well as those affected by unintentional drowning incidents.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in King County or who are not at risk for suicide or self-harm may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective prevention strategies for suicide and self-harm, ultimately saving lives.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using data linkage to identify risk factors for suicide and self-harm, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful findings.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Seattle-King County Public Health Dept — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Matheson, Alastair — Seattle-King County Public Health Dept
- Study coordinator: Matheson, Alastair
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.