Evaluation of a Training for Healthcare Providers in Supporting Men Experiencing Suicidal Ideation

NCT06810713 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: ONZ-2024-0536
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 119
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The primary objective of this study is to assess how healthcare providers perceive and evaluate the developed e-learning. The findings will inform potential adjustments to enhance the e-learning as needed.

Conditions

Suicide; Suicidal Ideation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Competencies related to working with male clients (self-efficacy)

  Adaptation of the Engaging Men in Therapy Scale (EMITS): scale of 13 items to be rated on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree), resulting in a total score of 13-65. Higher scores indicating higher self-reported competency for engaging with male clients. The adapted version consists of 8 items, as not all aspects of the original questionnaire are included in the evaluated e-learning.

  Change from Baseline (before e-learning) to post-test (immediatly after e-learning of 30-60 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-test

• Evaluation of the training

  self-developed questionnaire: score on a scale of 1 (not good at all) to 10 (Excellent); 10 evaluation statements to be rated on a scale of 1 (totally disagree) to 5 (totally agree); 9 open questions; one question about the length of the e-learning (too short, too long or just fine)

  Post-test (immediatly after e-learning of 30-60 minutes), up to 3 days after pre-test

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• self-efficacy

  Change from Baseline (before e-learning) to post-test (immediatly after e-learning of 30-60 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-test

Other Outcomes (3)

• Socio-demographic variables

  Baseline

• Work situation

  Baseline

• Experience with men with suicidal thoughts

  Baseline

Study Arms (1)

Gatekeeper training (e-learning)

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group (all participants) are asked to complete a questionnaire and then receive access to the online training (e-learning), after which they were asked to complete another questionnaire. In case a participant does not complete the post-test, a reminder will be sent via e-mail three days later.

Behavioral: Gatekeeper training (e-learning)

Interventions

Gatekeeper training (e-learning) BEHAVIORAL

This training supplements existing modules for healthcare providers working with individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts (https://sp-reflex.zelfmoord1813.be/e-learning). Specific information on working with men will be added: * Information on suicidality among men and the importance of gender-sensitive care. * Guidance on recognizing signs of suicidality in men and understanding gender differences in suicide-related communication. * Insights into the impact of gender norms and socialization on suicidality and help-seeking behavior in men experiencing suicidal thoughts. * Awareness of providers' own gender biases and the influence of societal gender norms in treating men with suicidal ideation. * Recommendations for engaging men in treatment, with specific guidance on language and approaches for interacting with men who have suicidal thoughts. Additionally, the e-learning will a model psychoeducation about the role of norms for men experiencing suicidal ideation.

Gatekeeper training (e-learning)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Healthcare providers (e.g. GP's, psychiatrists, medical doctors, psychologists, psychotherapists, and nurses working in healthcare)
• ≥18y/o
• Access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet connection and proficiency in Dutch

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University Ghent: lead

Study Sites (1)

Flemish Centre of Expertise in Suicide Prevention, Ghent University

Ghent, 9000, Belgium

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Seidler ZE, Wilson MJ, Benakovic R, Mackinnon A, Oliffe JL, Ogrodniczuk JS, Kealy D, Owen J, Pirkis J, Mihalopoulos C, Le LK, Rice SM. A randomized wait-list controlled trial of Men in Mind: Enhancing mental health practitioners' self-rated clinical competencies to work with men. Am Psychol. 2024 Apr;79(3):423-436. doi: 10.1037/amp0001242. Epub 2023 Nov 27.

  PMID: 38010768 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Suicide; Suicidal Ideation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Self-Injurious Behavior; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• Gwendolyn Portzky, PhD

  University Ghent

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 22, 2025
• First Posted: February 5, 2025
• Study Start: May 27, 2025
• Primary Completion: July 13, 2025
• Study Completion: July 13, 2025
• Last Updated: April 13, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

BE (1)