How can social workers facilitate suicide prevention in primary care? Findings from a national survey of primary care physicians.
Soc Work Health Care
; 62(2-4): 107-120, 2023.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36946209
ABSTRACT
There are currently no national data regarding U.S. Primary Care Physicians' (PCPs') suicide screening practices. This study surveyed 302 U.S. PCPs about their current suicide screening practices to identify service gaps and intervention points for social workers. Although one-third of PCPs reported providing screening and safety planning, few were using evidence-based tools. Factors that increased the likelihood of routine screening were belief in the importance of screening (p < .01), time (p < .01), and access to co-located behavioral health (p < .01). Findings support the role of social workers in primary care and suggest areas for training and collaboration.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Physicians, Primary Care
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Social Workers
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Soc Work Health Care
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Publication country:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA