Suicide Plan Tracking Scale (SPTS)

About the SPTS
License Agreement for Use of the SPTS
Related Documents
Training for the SPTS
Translations and Linguistic Validation of the SPTS
How to Cite the SPTS

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The Suicide Plan Tracking Scale (SPTS) is a 7-page scale.  Page 1 contains directions for patients.  Pages 2 through 7 of the SPTS contains 35 questions which covers 7 domains of suicide planning:

• suicide method
• suicide means
• suicide location
• suicide date / timeframe
• suicidal intent
• incomplete preparations
• people involved

A closeup of text on a white backgroundThe 2 Optional Items pages of the SPTS provide the clinician with additional information about the factors that impact the patient’s suicidal planning.

We recommend the use of a systematic, structured approach to elicit information on suicide planning and to track these details over time.  It can be rated in 3 ways: 1. patient-rated; 2. clinician-rated; or 3. patient-rated followed by a blind clinician-rating, followed by a reconciliation of these ratings in a joint interview.  The SPTS is designed for use in clinical research studies and in clinical settings.

For any scientific questions relating to the SPTS, contact Jennifer M. Giddens directly by email at: jennifermgiddens@gmail.com

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License Agreement for Use of the SPTS

Jennifer M. Giddens licenses the SPTS in paper format for distribution as follows : 1) in paper format for any uses; or 2) in fixed pdf form, paper form, or both for use in clinical or academic research trials or studies.

To license the SPTS for use there is a charge of $2 per single administration (not per patient enrolled). The amount must be paid in full before study initiation.  (click here to download this license agreement)

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Training for the SPTS

For information about training on the SPTS, please contact: jenniferMgiddens@gmail.com

Jennifer M. Giddens does not authorize anyone to provide training to others on their scales who is not a licensed psychiatrist or clinical psychologist (MD or PhD) and who has not been specifically trained and authorized to provide this training to others by Jennifer M. Giddens.

Translations and Linguistic Validation of the SPTS

For information about translations of the SPTS, please contact: jennifermgiddens@gmail.com

How to Cite the SPTS

Use the following citations in referencing the SPTS:

1. Giddens, J. M., & Sheehan, D. V. (2014). The Complexity of Assessing Overall Severity of Suicidality: A Case Study. Innovations in clinical neuroscience, 11(9-10), 164. PDF: http://innovationscns.epubxp.com/i/425963/164

2. Sheehan DV, Giddens JM. (2015). Suicidality: A Roadmap for Assessment and Treatment. (1st ed.). Tampa, FL: Harm Research Press. Nov. 2015 (Available from: http://HarmResearch.org) ISBN: 978-0-9969729-0-1

3. Sheehan DV, Giddens JM. (2016). Suicidality Assessment and Documentation for Healthcare Providers: A Brief, Practical Guide. (1st ed.). Tampa, FL: Harm Research Press. April 2016. (Available from: http://HarmResearch.org) ISBN: 978-0-9969729-1-8