After the Iowa Model, a framework to implement evidence-based practice, was used to train ED nurses on ASQ at a Level II Trauma Center in the southwestern United States.,64% felt adequately trained in suicide screening. Originally, 30% felt inadequately trained. 40% of nurses both before and after the training said there’s stigma surrounding mental health.

Using the Iowa Model to Implement Ask Suicide Screening Questions (ASQ)

This was created by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and includes four items to screen for suicides. Sensitivity of the measure is 97% and specificity is 88%.

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This is used to check if someone is at risk of taking their own lives. Tools include Ask Suicide Screening Questions (ASQ), Risk or Suicide Questionnaire (RSQ), and Columbia-Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS).

Sucide Screening Tools

Hackfield, Melody (2020). Implementation of a pediatric/adolescent suicide risk screening tool for patients presenting to the Emergency Department with nonbehavioral health complaints. Journal of child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, 33 (3), 131-140. https://onlinelibrary-wiley-com.proxy.wichita.edu/doi/10.1111/jcap.12276

Implementation of a pediatric/adolescent suicide risk screening tool for patients presenting to the Emergency Department with nonbehavioral health complaints

Ask Suicide Screening Questions (ASQ)

This was created Horowitz et al. and includes 4 questions to screen ages 8-21 for suicide risk. Sensitivity of the measure is 98% and specificity is 37%.

Risk or Suicide Questionnaire (RSQ)

This was developed by Postner et al. to assess severity of suicidal ideation and behavior in adolescents and adults. It includes 17 questions and has 100% sensitivity and 100% specificity.

Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

Someone may need suicide screening if they feel hopeless; use more alcohol and drugs; have severe mood swings; become less social; change their eating habits; or change their sleep routine.

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