학술논문
How can social workers facilitate suicide prevention in primary care? Findings from a national survey of primary care physicians.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Christensen M; West Virginia University School of Social Work, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.; Fontanella CA; Department of Psychiatry, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, USA.; Campo JV; Department is Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The Johns Hopkins University; Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD, USA.; Culp SL; Department of Psychiatry, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, USA.
Source
Publisher: Routledge Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 7603729 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1541-034X (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00981389 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Soc Work Health Care Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
There are currently no national data regarding U.S. Primary Care Physicians' (PCPs') suicide screening practices. This study surveyed 302 U.S. PCPs about their current suicide screening practices to identify service gaps and intervention points for social workers. Although one-third of PCPs reported providing screening and safety planning, few were using evidence-based tools. Factors that increased the likelihood of routine screening were belief in the importance of screening ( p < .01), time ( p < .01), and access to co-located behavioral health ( p < .01). Findings support the role of social workers in primary care and suggest areas for training and collaboration.