Evaluation of E-learning on Suicide Prevention for Professionals in a Detention Context

NCT07080736 | Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: ONZ-2025-0183
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 1,300
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate to what extent a gatekeeper training (e-learning) for people working in prison is applicable in their daily practice. Moreover the study wants to investigate the impact of the e-learning on the knowledge, the attitudes and perceptions of the people working in prison on suiicide (prevention) as well as their feeling of self-efficacy in dealing with people in prison suffering from suicidal ideation of behavior.

Conditions

Suicide Prevention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Applicability

  The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the e-learning module based on participants' perceptions. Specifically, it examines how prison staff assess the content, usability and practicality of the e-learning module. This evaluation provides insight into the extent to which the module meets the needs of the target group and the extent to which it is perceived as relevant and applicable in daily practice. Applicability is measured using a self-developed 4-item questionnaire.

  Post test (i.e., immediatly after e-learning of 60-90 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-test

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Attitudes

  Change from Baseline (before e-learning) to post-test (immediatly after e-learning of 60-90 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-test

• Self-efficacy

  Change from Baseline (before e-learning) to post-test (immediatly after e-learning of 60-90 minutes); assessed up to 3 days after pre-test

Other Outcomes (2)

• Sociodemographic information

  Baseline (i.e., before the e-learning)

• Experience in suicide (prevention)

  Baseline (i.e., before the e-learning)

Study Arms (1)

intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

Once participants have given their consent online, they receive the first questionnaire. Once this questionnaire is completed, a link to the e-learning is provided. Participants then receive an invitation to complete the post-test. The measurements thus take place just before getting the formation (pretest) and after the formation (post-test). After three days, participants receive a reminder e-mail to complete the post-measurement which they can ignore if they have already completed it.

Behavioral: E-learning

Interventions

E-learning BEHAVIORAL

The training consists of an e-learning module created on the RISE - Articulate platform, and is based on previously developed e-learning modules (SP-reflex) and physical training aimed at other target groups, but was adapted to the specific context of detention. This specific training will consist of sensitising information, theoretical knowledge, as well as some concrete tools and tips for suicide prevention within detention. Relevant examples and cases will be discussed. The following topics, among others, will be discussed: * How common is suicide? * What myths exist about suicide? * Why do people contemplate suicide? * What is the process from suicidal thoughts to suicide? * How do I recognise signs of suicidal thoughts? * What can I do if I notice signs? * What if someone attempts suicide or a suicide occurs? * How do I take care of myself?

intervention group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• ≥ 18 years old Have access to internet Speak Dutch Working within a penitentiary institution, in particular in the establishments in Ypres, Merksplas, Bruges and Mechelen.

You may not qualify if:

• Staff of prisons not working in participating institutions

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University Ghent: lead

Study Sites (1)

Flemish Centre of Expertise in Suicide Prevention, Ghent University

Ghent, 9000, Belgium

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Suicide Prevention

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Suicide; Self-Injurious Behavior; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• Gwendolyn Portzky, PhD

  University Ghent

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Eva De Jaegere, PhD

CONTACT

+32 (0)9 332.07.75; eva.dejaegere@ugent.be

Kirsten Pauwels

CONTACT

kirsten.pauwels@ugent.be

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: June 20, 2025
• First Posted: July 23, 2025
• Study Start: June 26, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 31, 2026
• Study Completion: March 31, 2026
• Last Updated: July 23, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

BE (1)