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Continuity of care in suicide prevention

Current status and future directions

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ID22088522
AuthorsShay Arnon (0000-0002-9344-4123, Reichman University), Golan Shahar (0000-0003-3796-5749, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev), Anat Brunstein Klomek (0000-0003-2588-0465, Reichman University, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume11
Pages1266717-1266717
Publication date2024-01-08
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2023.1266717
PMID38259744
OpenAlexW4390665329
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited48

Introduction: Continuity of Care (CoC) is central to suicide prevention. The present study aims to review contemporary definitions, operationalization in research, and key components of CoC in the prevention of suicide. Methods: The present study is a narrative review. A thorough search of available literature on CoC and suicidality was conducted. Studies published between 1995 and 2021 were reviewed and selected based on relevance to CoC and suicidality. Selected research was subsequently summarized to outline definitions of CoC, its operationalization in research, and key components for suicide prevention. Results: The definition, measurement, and operationalization of CoC in suicide prevention varies tremendously, derailing clinical practice. Key elements of CoC identified across the literature include (1) CoC across multiple levels of care, (2) the role of primary care providers and case managers in CoC of suicidal patients, (3) the importance of follow up contact with suicidal patients post-treatment, and (4) the role of national and institutional guidelines for CoC of suicidal patients. Limitations: There is a dearth of randomized controlled trials and insufficient evidence on specific populations. Conclusion: CoC refers to a wide, complex concept that must be broken down into specific categories that can provide more nuanced guidance of research and clinical implications

Continuity of care · Electrical engineering · Health care · Medical emergency · Poison control · Political science · Suicide prevention · Computer Science · Engineering · Health Policy Implementation Science · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

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Citation span2025 - 2026 (2)
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