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Correction of Data-Entry Mistake in Meta-Analysis on Suicide Prevention Among Youth

  • September 1, 2026

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Objective:

To address a data-entry error in a meta-analysis regarding suicide prevention interventions for youth.

Approach:
  • Correction Details: A data-entry error was identified where rehospitalization outcome data was mistakenly entered instead of suicide attempt outcome data for one study.
  • Publication Information: The original investigation was published online on May 19, 2025, and appeared in the August 2025 issue.
  • Error Correction: Risk ratios for suicide attempts were corrected in the Abstract, Results, Figure 2C, and the eFigure in Supplement 1.
  • Author Confirmation: The authors published a Letter confirming that the error does not affect the overall findings or clinical implications.
Key Findings:
  • A data-entry error was corrected in the meta-analysis.
  • The error involved incorrect rehospitalization data being used instead of suicide attempt data.
  • The overall findings and clinical implications remain unchanged.
Interpretation:

The correction clarifies the data presented in the original meta-analysis.

Conclusion:

The article has been corrected online to reflect accurate data.

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