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Researchers are evaluating the Suicidal Crisis Intervention SCI as a new short-term treatment method for people after a suicidal crisis or suicide attempt. This study aims to determine if SCI can reduce suicidality and also explore its effect on related factors such as hopelessness, defeat, entrapment, and interpersonal needs. The SCI was developed to provide evidence-based care in Flanders, addressing the limited interventions currently available for this high-risk group. The study compares two groups one receiving the SCI alongside their usual treatment, and the other receiving only their usual treatment. The SCI includes four sessions focusing on providing insight into suicidal crises, involving loved ones, creating a safety plan, and ensuring continuity of care. It emphasizes a structured, person-centered approach and aims to motivate participants toward specialized care. Participants will be followed for approximately 222 days after randomization. Researchers will assess changes in suicidality using the Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation at multiple points, along with secondary measures such as suicidal behavior, hopelessness, defeat, entrapment, isolation, follow-up care readiness, and treatment satisfaction. Assessments are conducted at baseline, 42 days, 132 days, and 222 days to monitor progress and outcomes throughout the study period.

Researchers are evaluating how well physiotherapy sessions in Flemish nursing homes follow the IAGG-GARN guidelines and what factors influence physiotherapists clinical practices. The study focuses on multiple nursing homes across the provinces of Limburg, Antwerp, and Flemish Brabant to capture a variety of geographic and organizational settings. It aims to understand the content and volume differences in physiotherapy sessions and to identify challenges and supports physiotherapists face when applying these guidelines. The study involves observing routine physiotherapy sessions delivered by licensed physiotherapists in these nursing homes. Researchers will document session details such as content, duration, exercise type, use of equipment, supervision levels, intensity, and other factors over a two-week period using structured diaries. Participating physiotherapists will also join focus groups to discuss their experiences, barriers, facilitators, and decision-making related to guideline-based care. Participants will be monitored through direct observation and focus group discussions. The main outcome is the adherence to IAGG-GARN guidelines within two weeks. Secondary measures include detailed exercise descriptions, equipment use, group size, supervision level, exercise timing, rest periods, intensity, and contextual factors. The study is observational, with no treatments assigned, and aims to provide insights into real-world physiotherapy practices and guideline implementation in Flemish nursing homes.