Barriers to and Facilitators of Implementing Suicide Risk Screening in Pediatric Primary Care: A Qualitative Study

Key Points

• Suicide risk screening in pediatric primary care is influenced by various barriers and facilitators that impact its effectiveness.
• Key barriers include time constraints and lack of training among providers, affecting the implementation of screening protocols.
• Qualitative study analyzes interviews from healthcare providers to uncover perspectives on suicide risk screening processes.
• Findings highlight the need for improved training and resources to effectively integrate suicide risk screening in pediatric care.