Exploratory Study of a Culturally Adapted Manual-assisted Problem-solving Mobile Based Intervention (CAMI) for Suicidal Ideation: A Multicentre, Two Arm, Randomized Controlled Trial From Pakistan
Exploratory Study of a Culturally Adapted Manual-assisted Problem-solving Mobile Based Intervention (CAMI) for Suicidal Ideation: A Multicentre, Two Arm, Randomized Controlled Trial From Pakistan
Determine the feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of an adapted digitally delivered CMAP (CMAP-SI) intervention (CAMI) compared to treatment as usual (TAU) for patients presenting with suicidal ideation.
The reported suicide rates in South Asia are high compared to the global average. These figures are likely to be an underestimate since suicide data from many LMICs such as Pakistan is lacking and what is available is not reliable (Jordans et al., 2014). According to an estimate, 5,000 to 7,000 suicides take place each year in Pakistan (Hafeez, 2016) and at least 10 to 20 suicide attempts happen for every suicide.
Mobile health is a novel and emerging field in psychiatric and psychological care and treatment of mental health difficulties, it involves the use of telecommunications to provide health care, support and intervention from a distance.
The proposed study will be carried out in two phases; Stage 1) adaptation of an already existing culturally adapted manual assisted problem solving intervention (CMAP) for patients with suicidal ideation presenting to primary care in Pakistan and further adaptation into a digital intervention.
Stage 2) feasibility Randomised Control trial.
Inclusion Criteria:
Individuals (aged 18-64) screened and identified as having suicidal ideation
Exclusion Criteria:
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