A risk assessment tool for self-harm in prisoners

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Risk of self-harm in prison settings; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN41021444
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Oxford

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-04-26
• Study Completion: 2023-07-31
• Last Update Posted: 2 September 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1144

Inclusion Criteria

1. Male prisoners who have been on ACCT for an episode of self harm (incl. threats of self harm)
2. Female prisoners who have been on ACCT for an episode of self harm (incl. threats of self harm)
3. Remand and sentenced prisons in UK (London, Buckinghamshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire)

Exclusion Criteria

Male and female adult prisoners who have been on ACCT for reasons other than episodes of self harm (incl. threats of self harm)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Risk of self-harm is measured using the new risk assessment tool (RAPS) developed at the time of ACCT closure. Outcome is the number of self-harm episodes (and suicide) as well as the number of days between completion of the tool and the end of follow-up period (3 months post ACCT closure)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
o secondary outcome measures