Development and Implementation of Postdischarge Text Messages to Adolescents With Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Through Caring Contacts: Implementation Study.
Glenn V ThomasElena CamachoFatimah A MasoodYungui HuangJahnavi ValleruJeffrey A BridgeJohn AckermanPublished in: JMIR pediatrics and parenting (2024)
This study describes the successful implementation of automated postdischarge caring contacts texts to scale with an innovative use of images and demonstrates how a quality improvement methodology resulted in a more effective and efficient process. This paper also highlights the potential for technology to enhance care for at-risk youth and create more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable prevention strategies.