Psychiatry Investig.  2018 May;15(5):490-498. 10.30773/pi.2017.11.07.

Development and a Pilot Application Process of the Korean Psychological Autopsy Checklist for Adolescents

• Jeon M
• Cho HN
• Bhang SY
• Hwang JW
• Park EJ
• Lee YJ

• KMID: 2462789
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.30773/pi.2017.11.07

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
The aim of the study was to develop the Korean Psychological Autopsy Checklist for Adolescent (K-PAC-A) and conduct a pilot study.
METHODS
A number of steps were undertaken in the development of the K-PAC-A including literature reviews, consultations, and a pilot study. The Korean psychology autopsy checklist 2.0 (K-PAC 2.0) was carefully reviewed to adopt some domains and questions which can be applied to adolescents.
RESULTS
In addition to the adoption of some domains and questions from the K-PAC 2.0, some items were developed by considering the risk factors shown in the previous studies and cultural factors including family-based and school-based problems. A pilot study was conducted in collaboration with Eulji hospital, and Suicide and School Mental Health Institute of Hallym University and 5 cases of adolescent suicide victims were recruited. A final version of the K-PAC-A consists of three domains; a bereaved family (informants), a decedent, and psychological assessments.
CONCLUSION
An adolescent psychological autopsy study using the K-PAC-A is expected to provide useful evidence for suicide prevention policies and intervention plans for Korean youths in the future.

Keyword

Psychological autopsy; Adolescent; Children; Suicide

MeSH Terms

Adolescent*
Autopsy*
Checklist*
Child
Cooperative Behavior
Humans
Mental Health
Pilot Projects
Psychology
Referral and Consultation
Risk Factors
Suicide