Evaluation of Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Implementation of Jaspr Health's Digital Platform in Emergency Department for Patients With Suicidal Risk- Part A: Randomized Controlled Trial
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Summary
This Study will comprehensively evaluate a multi-component suicide prevention technology (Jaspr Health) that facilitates delivery of suicided-related evidence-based practices (EBPs) while replacing wasted waiting time with productive time in the Emergency Departments (EDs). The EBPs satisfy several key performance elements for systems adopting Zero Suicide. A Complementary Randomized Controlled Trial and Real-World Study for Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Implementation Study Design (CREID) will be used
Description
This study will evaluate Jaspr's patient-facing tablet-based application (app) during suicide-related ED visits. The app guides patients in completing the Suicide Status Interview, which comprise of an evidence-based Collaborative Assessment \& Management of Suicidality (CAMS) certified suicide prevention tools such as a suicide risk assessment, Stanley Brown- inspired safety planning, and lethal means safety counseling. It also offers access to a menu of "Comfort and Skills" modules that teaches patients behavioral skills to effectively manage imminent distress, while shared stories offer a l…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Positive for suicide risk on the Patient Safety Screener in the ED (active suicidal ideation int the past 2 weeks, or suicidal attempt in the past 6 months) * Cognitively and emotionally capable of consent and engaging in Jaspr app. * Reads English at 6th grade level. * Reliable telephone access. * Owns a smart phone * Lives in Massachusetts Exclusion Criteria: * Prisoners or in state custody * Adults unable to consent * Patient \<18 yeas * Enrolled subjects during the 12 month follow-up period
Interventions
- DeviceJaspr App + JAH
With assistance form a research coordinator, the subject will complete self-administered suicide risk assessment on the tablet via Jaspr app, then the subject will engage with suicide-related coping skills and resources that the app provides. Subject will continue to have access to the coping skills and videos via a mobile app after discharge.
- BehavioralETAU
Usual care for suicidal patients at UMass Memorial ED that may include Behavioral health evaluation by a trained clinician. Environmental safety precautions. Personalized safety upon discharge
Location
- UMass Memorial HealthWorcester, Massachusetts