Grant: Travel Awards - Institute Community Support

This study examined the risk and protective factors associated with suicide-related behaviour among community residing older adults receiving home care services in Ontario, Canada. Results indicated several key areas to be assessed in practice and the need for a standardized approach to suicide risk assessment in home care. This study is the foundation for a larger pan-Canadian project examining mental health and suicide risk among older adults receiving home care services using interRAI tools. Results of the study have implications for quality of care, particularly the need for a standardized approach to suicide risk assessment in home care.