Use of New Technologies in the Prevention of Suicide in Europe: An Exploratory Study.

摘要: Background: New technologies are an integral component of today’s society and can complement existing suicide prevention programs. Here, we analyzed the use new in 8 different European countries. Objective: The aim this paper was to assess opinions professionals incorporating such resources into design a program for region Zamora Spain. This investigation, encompassed within project entitled Regions Enforcing Actions against Suicide (EUREGENAS), includes 11 regions from countries attempts advance field Europe. Methods: Using specifically designed questionnaire, assessed 3 groups stakeholders regarding use, frequency facilitators, content, format suicide. were comprised policy public management professionals, working area mental health, related social non-governmental organizations (NGOs). A total 416 participants recruited Results: utility valued positively all countries, despite these being seldom used those In factors that contributed most facilitating accessibility free charge. Regarding technologies, widely preferred formats as tool websites email. availability information about signs alarm risk relevant content through technologies. presence reference health professional (MHP) also considered be key aspect. differed evaluations given suggesting cultural characteristics country should taken account. Conclusions: much appreciated resources; however they not often underused prevention. results exploratory study show indeed useful incorporated [JMIR Ment Health 2017;4(2):e23]