ASSIP flex Suizidprävention flexibel und nachhaltig: Ein Behandlungsangebot für Menschen nach einem Suizidversuch [ASSIP flex sustainable suicide prevention: a treatment programme for people who have attempted suicide]

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serval:BIB_B29B4FD3E511
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Publications
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Title
ASSIP flex Suizidprävention flexibel und nachhaltig: Ein Behandlungsangebot für Menschen nach einem Suizidversuch [ASSIP flex sustainable suicide prevention: a treatment programme for people who have attempted suicide]
Journal
Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique
Author(s)
Frei A., Aschenbrenner L.M., Sedlinskà M.A., von Strauss Und Torney F., Cattapan K., Michaud L., Saillant S., Olbrich S., Homan S., Werdin S., Wyss K., Adorjan K., Walther S., Gysin-Maillart A.
ISSN
0040-5930 (Print)
ISSN-L
0040-5930
Publication state
Published
Issued date
04/2025
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
82
Number
2
Pages
62-68
Language
german
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Publication types: Journal Article ; Observational Study ; English Abstract
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Background: ASSIP flex is a structured, low-threshold brief therapy for individuals with suicidal behavior. As a flexible treatment approach, it can be delivered in inpatient, outpatient, and home settings. This study examines its feasibility, acceptability, and clinical application in routine practice. Method: In an observational pre-post study, 105 patients (53.8 % women; M = 38.8 years, SD = 15.2) were interviewed before (t0) and after (t1) the ASSIP flex brief intervention. Sociodemographic characteristics, feasibility aspects, and clinical variables were assessed. In addition, nine therapists evaluated implementation and acceptability. Results: ASSIP flex was mainly recommended by professionals (57.3 %) and showed high acceptability, with its adaptability across different treatment settings cited as a key advantage. Patients demonstrated a significant reduction in suicidal ideation (t104 = 4.5, p 0.001) and depressive symptoms (t104 = 6.0, p 0.001), as well as an increase in self-efficacy (t104 = -2.3, p 0.05). Higher perceived effectiveness of ASSIP flex correlated with lower suicidal ideation (r = -0.28, p 0.01) and depressive symptoms (r = -0.29, p 0.01), as well as increased self-efficacy (r = 0.22, p 0.05). Conclusion: ASSIP flex is a versatile treatment option for individuals with suicidal behavior. The results confirm its potential as a promising addition to existing care structures and its ability to address a critical gap in post-attempt care.
Keywords
Humans, Female, Male, Suicide, Attempted/psychology, Suicide, Attempted/statistics & numerical data, Adult, Suicide Prevention, Middle Aged, Suicidal Ideation, Psychotherapy, Brief/methods, Feasibility Studies, Treatment Outcome, Switzerland, ASSIP flex, Suicide prevention, clinical follow-up, demand, feasibility, implementation and acceptance
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