title: Are There Linguistic Markers of Suicidal Writing That Can Predict the Course of Treatment? A Repeated Measures Longitudinal Analysis.
abstract: The purpose of this pilot study was to predict resolution of suicidal ideation and risk over the course of therapy among suicidal outpatients (N = 144) using a novel method for analyzing Self- verses Relationally oriented qualitative written responses to the Suicide Status Form (SSF). A content analysis software program was used to extract word counts and a repeated measures longitudinal design was implemented to assess improvement over time. Patients with primarily Relationally focused word counts were more likely to have a quicker suicide risk resolution than those with more Self-focused word counts (6-7 sessions versus 17-18 sessions). Implications of these data are discussed, including the potential for enhancing treatment outcomes using this method with individuals entering treatment.
authors.forename: Mira
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Brancu
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Jobes
authors.forename: Barry M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Wagner
authors.forename: Jeffrey A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Greene
authors.forename: Timothy A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Fratto
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007807:Language Tests; D008297:Male; D062525:Narrative Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000379:methods; D010045:Outpatients / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010865:Pilot Projects; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods; D059020:Suicidal Ideation; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014825:Vocabulary; D000092864:Suicide Prevention
keywords: linguistic markers; longitudinal; predictors; qualitative; suicide risk