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Motivational Interviewing to Prevent Suicide in High Risk Veterans
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating MI-SI+TAU, MI-SI-R+TAU, and 1 other intervention for Suicidal Ideation and Treatment Engagement. Completed, enrolled 132 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of study is to test the efficacy of an adaptation of Motivational Interviewing to Address Suicidal Ideation (MI-SI) on the severity of suicidal ideation in psychiatrically hospitalized Veterans at high risk for suicide.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
MI-SI focuses on exploring and resolving ambivalence about living. It consists of 1 or 2 in-person MI-SI sessions (50 mins.) on an inpatient unit, plus a telephone follow-up MI-SI session (30-50 mins)
MI-SI-R focuses on resolving ambivalence about living. It consists of 1 or 2 in-person MI-SI sessions (50 mins.) on an inpatient unit, plus a telephone follow-up MI-SI session (30-50 mins)
Inpatient treatment includes medication management, case management, meals and a bed, milieu therapy consisting of creative and social activities, and a safety plan. Some families of veterans also received education to create a supportive home environment. As part of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) suicide prevention policy, the care of suicidal patients is also overseen by a local Suicide Prevention Coordinator and case managers.