The Epidemiology of Suicide Attempts and Suicidal Thoughts in Flanders
NCT ID: NCT07021404
Last Updated: 2025-06-15
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
50000 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2006-12-31
2033-03-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The primary objective is to collect detailed data on individuals with suicidal behavior-including suicidal ideation and suicide attempts-using the LOES instrument. This approach allows for the collection of comprehensive information about suicidal individuals in Flanders and the suicidal processes affecting them.
The LOES comprises two components:
1. Basic Assessment The initial assessment occurs shortly after the individual presents at a healthcare institution. During this interview, an emergency nurse, physician, psychologist, or psychiatrist evaluates the individual's cognitive functioning, judgment, emotional state, observable behavior, potential mental health disorders, history of self-harm or suicidal behavior, social support, level of hopelessness, and willingness to engage in follow-up care. Sociodemographic data and details about the current and any previous suicide attempts are also recorded.
The goals of this assessment are:
* To ensure the individual feels heard and taken seriously.
* To determine the appropriate timing for a more comprehensive risk assessment based on the initial findings.
2. Further Exploration of Suicidality This second phase is conducted by a nurse, psychologist, or psychiatrist. It includes a more in-depth evaluation of the individual's risk factors and treatment needs. Standardized questions cover topics such as suicidal intent, suicidal ideation and concrete planning, motivations for self-harm or suicidal thoughts, ambivalence, experienced life problems, psychiatric history, potential substance use, coping strategies, and care needs of both the individual and their immediate environment.
Based on the data collected through the LOES, a structured and well-supported risk formulation can be established.
Conditions
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Study Design
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CASE_ONLY
PROSPECTIVE
Study Groups
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Individuals who presented with suïcidale behavior to Hospitals and other healthcare institutions
Semi-structured interview (Guideline for Suicide care and Evaluation =LOES)
A semi-structured interview is utilized in general hospitals and other healthcare institutions by clinicians and nurses as part of the psychosocial assessment, with the aim of collecting standardized data on episodes of self-harm and individuals experiencing suicidal ideation.
The interview consists of two parts:
Part 1 is administered shortly after admission to the healthcare facility due to an episode of self-harm or reported suicidal thoughts. It is conducted by a trained nurse or psychologist. This section collects demographic information, characteristics of the self-harm episode, history of self-harm behavior, perceived social support, level of hopelessness, and current suicidal ideation.
Part 2 focuses on a more in-depth exploration of the individual's psychological state. It assesses underlying motives for the self-harm or suicidal thoughts, perceived personal and interpersonal problems, and current and current thoughts of self-harm.
Interventions
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Semi-structured interview (Guideline for Suicide care and Evaluation =LOES)
A semi-structured interview is utilized in general hospitals and other healthcare institutions by clinicians and nurses as part of the psychosocial assessment, with the aim of collecting standardized data on episodes of self-harm and individuals experiencing suicidal ideation.
The interview consists of two parts:
Part 1 is administered shortly after admission to the healthcare facility due to an episode of self-harm or reported suicidal thoughts. It is conducted by a trained nurse or psychologist. This section collects demographic information, characteristics of the self-harm episode, history of self-harm behavior, perceived social support, level of hopelessness, and current suicidal ideation.
Part 2 focuses on a more in-depth exploration of the individual's psychological state. It assesses underlying motives for the self-harm or suicidal thoughts, perceived personal and interpersonal problems, and current and current thoughts of self-harm.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Everyone who is admitted with suicidal thoughts
Exclusion Criteria
* Alcohol intoxication without any intent to harm oneself
* Accidental overdose involving party drugs
* Individuals who were deceased upon arrival at the hospital due to suicide
12 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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University Hospital, Ghent
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Gwendolyn Portzky, Prof
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University Ghent
Locations
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Azorg
Aalst, , Belgium
Ziekenhuis aan de Stroom (UKJA)
Antwerp, , Belgium
Universitair ziekenhuis Antwerpen
Antwerp, , Belgium
Psychiatrisch ziekenhuis Bilzen-Hoeselt
Bilzen, , Belgium
Imeldaziekenhuis
Bonheiden, , Belgium
AZ Klina
Brasschaat, , Belgium
AZ sint Jan
Bruges, , Belgium
AZ sint Lucas
Bruges, , Belgium
AZ Sint Vincentius
Deinze, , Belgium
AZ Sint Blasius
Dendermonde, , Belgium
AZ Monica
Deurne, , Belgium
AZ Diest
Diest, , Belgium
AZ Alma
Eeklo, , Belgium
Ziekenhuis Geel
Geel, , Belgium
Ziekenhuis Oost Limburg
Genk, , Belgium
AZ Jan Palfijn
Ghent, , Belgium
AZ Sint-Lucas
Ghent, , Belgium
AZ Sint Maria
Halle, , Belgium
AZ Herentals
Herentals, , Belgium
Jan Yperman ziekenhuis
Ieper, , Belgium
Sint-Jozefskliniek
Izegem, , Belgium
AZ Groeninge
Kortrijk, , Belgium
Heilig Hart Lier
Lier, , Belgium
AZ Voorkempen
Malle, , Belgium
AZ Sint Maarten
Mechelen, , Belgium
AZ oostende
Ostend, , Belgium
AZ Oudenaarde
Oudenaarde, , Belgium
AZ Delta
Roeselare, , Belgium
VITAZ
Sint-Niklaas, , Belgium
Sint-Trudo ziekenhuis
Sint-Truiden, , Belgium
Sint Andriesziekenhuis
Tielt, , Belgium
AZ West
Veurne, , Belgium
O.L.V. van Lourdes ziekenhuis Waregem
Waregem, , Belgium
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Marc Van der Weyde
Role: primary
Sarah Fraeyman
Role: primary
Heidi Lepouttre
Role: primary
References
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Vancayseele N, Portzky G, van Heeringen K. Increase in Self-Injury as a Method of Self-Harm in Ghent, Belgium: 1987-2013. PLoS One. 2016 Jun 1;11(6):e0156711. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0156711. eCollection 2016.
de Beurs D, Vancayseele N, van Borkulo C, Portzky G, van Heeringen K. The association between motives, perceived problems and current thoughts of self-harm following an episode of self-harm. A network analysis. J Affect Disord. 2018 Nov;240:262-270. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2018.07.047. Epub 2018 Jul 27.
Vancayseele N, Rotsaert I, Portzky G, van Heeringen K. Medication used in intentional drug overdose in Flanders 2008-2013. PLoS One. 2019 May 2;14(5):e0216317. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0216317. eCollection 2019.
Related Links
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The page refers to the semi-structured interview and more information about the study
Other Identifiers
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BC-03869
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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