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  • Rail-suicide prevention: Systematic literature review of evidence-based activities

    Author(s)
    Barker, Emma
    Kolves, Kairi
    De Leo, Diego
    Griffith University Author(s)
    De Leo, Diego
    Kolves, Kairi
    Barker, Emma
    Year published
    2017
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    Abstract
    Background Rail-related suicide is a relatively rare but extremely lethal method of suicide that can have far-reaching consequences. Objective The aim of the systematic literature review was to analyze the existing literature on the effectiveness of rail-suicide prevention activities. Data sources Databases used were Scopus, Medline, and ProQuest. Search terms The search terms used were “suicid*,” “prevent*,” “rail*,” or “train.” Eligibility criteria English-language studies published in peer-reviewed journals between 1 January 1990 and 30 April 2015 that presented an overview of rail-related suicide prevention activities ...
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    Background Rail-related suicide is a relatively rare but extremely lethal method of suicide that can have far-reaching consequences. Objective The aim of the systematic literature review was to analyze the existing literature on the effectiveness of rail-suicide prevention activities. Data sources Databases used were Scopus, Medline, and ProQuest. Search terms The search terms used were “suicid*,” “prevent*,” “rail*,” or “train.” Eligibility criteria English-language studies published in peer-reviewed journals between 1 January 1990 and 30 April 2015 that presented an overview of rail-related suicide prevention activities and included an analysis of effectiveness were used. Results We retrieved 1,229 results in the original search with nine papers presenting empirical evidence. Three studies in the review analyzed the effectiveness of platform screen doors and another three analyzed the installation of blue lights, two papers analyzed the effectiveness of suicide pits, and one included the influence of media reporting guidelines. Conclusion Platform screen doors, suicide pits, blue lights, and improved media guidelines all have the potential to reduce rail-related suicide events and deaths. Limitations The review was restricted to English-language peer-reviewed papers published within the chosen time period.
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    Journal Title
    Asia-Pacific Psychiatry
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1111/appy.12246
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    This publication has been entered into Griffith Research Online as an Advanced Online Version.
    Subject
    Psychiatry (incl. Psychotherapy)
    Clinical Sciences
    Public Health and Health Services
    Psychology
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/123995
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