By Admin June 17, 2020
Peer reviewed: Yes.
Authors: Atkinson, Jo-An and Skinner, Adam and Hackney, Sue and Mason, Linda and Heffernan, Mark and Currier, Dianne and King, Kylie and Pirkis, Jane.
Publication: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry.
Year 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0004867420932639
Method: A system dynamics model for the rural and remote population catchment of Western New South Wales was developed. The model was based on defined pathways to mental health care and suicidal behaviour and reproduced historic trends in the incidence of attempted suicide (self-harm hospitalisations) and suicide deaths in the region. A series of intervention scenarios were investigated to forecast their impact on suicidal behaviour over a 10-year period.
Message: Systems modelling and simulation offers significant potential for regional decision makers to better understand and respond to the unique characteristics and drivers of suicidal behaviour in their catchments and more effectively allocate limited health resources.
BibTeX: @article{atkinson2020systems, title={Systems modelling and simulation to inform strategic decision making for suicide prevention in rural New South Wales (Australia)}, author={Atkinson, Jo-An and Skinner, Adam and Hackney, Sue and Mason, Linda and Heffernan, Mark and Currier, Dianne and King, Kylie and Pirkis, Jane}, journal={Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry}, volume={54}, number={9}, pages={892–901}, year={2020}, publisher={SAGE Publications Sage UK: London, England} }