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Challenges in the evaluation of suicide prevention measures and quality of suicide data in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

Findings from qualitative expert interviews

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ID15374579
AuthorsSophia Werdin (0009-0001-0269-5403, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, corresponding author), Kaspar Wy (0000-0003-0156-5989, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute), Kaspar Wyss
Year2024
Volume24
Issue1
Pages2209-2209
Publication date2024-08-13
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-024-19726-w
PMID39138493
OpenAlexW4401530151
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited37

While some challenges in evaluating suicide prevention measures are inevitable, others can potentially be mitigated. Evaluations could be enhanced by combining traditional and innovative research designs, including intermediate outcomes and factors concerning the implementation process, and employing participatory and transdisciplinary research to engage different stakeholders. Reliable suicide data are essential for identifying trends, supporting research, and designing targeted prevention measures. To improve the quality of suicide data, a standardized monitoring approach, including uniform definitions, trained professionals, and cross-sector agreement on leadership and financing, should be pursued. This study provides actionable recommendations and highlights existing good practice approaches, thereby supporting decision-makers and providing guidance for advancing suicide prevention on a broader scale

Biostatistics · Environmental health · Injury prevention · Medical emergency · Occupational safety and health · Poison control · Psychiatry · Public health · Qualitative research · Quality (philosophy · Social science · Suicide prevention · Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Nursing · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies · Epidemiology

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Unique citing works2
Citations per year2
Citation span2025 - 2026 (2)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 1
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