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Wordefo DK, Kassim FM, Birhanu E, Mamo G. Suicidal behaviors and associated factors among patients attending an emergency department: a facility-based cross-sectional study. BMC Psychiatry 2023; 23:462. [PMID: 37357261 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-04949-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Emergency departments (ED) are an important site for screening patients with suicidal behaviors. However, there is insufficient data in low-and middle-income countries regarding the magnitude of suicidal attempts among patients attending EDs. Therefore, the present study aimed to screen suicidal behavior and factors associated with suicide in patients attending an ED of Addis Ababa Burn, Emergency and Trauma Hospital, Ethiopia. METHOD A facility-based quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted between April and June 2018. A total of 398 participants were recruited using a consecutive sampling technique. The collected data collected includes structured questionnaires containing sociodemographic determinants, chronic medical illness conditions, substance use characteristics, social support level, common mental disorders (CMD) screening, suicidal behaviors assessment and suicidal attempts reason and method. RESULTS The prevalence of suicidal behavior and suicidal attempts were 8% and 6.3%, respectively. Suicide was attempted most frequently in the 18-24 age group. There was no overall difference in sex distribution for suicidal attempts. However, there were sex-based differences when the age group was taken into consideration. The commonest underlying reason for the attempt was social reasons (44%), while the most frequently reported attempt method was hanging (36%). No single factor was found to be significantly associated with the suicidal attempt. CONCLUSION Although suicidal behaviors are more common in patients attending the ED than in the general population, these facts have previously got little attention in patient attending EDs in low and middle income countries. The present findings support the need for a more detailed assessment of suicidal behaviours in patients attending ED and in patients with CMD.
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- Dureti Kassim Wordefo
- Department of Psychiatry, St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry, St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Psychiatry, St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry, St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Pawaskar R, Mahajan N, Wangoo E, Khan W, Bailey J, Vines R. Staff perceptions of the management of mental health presentations to the emergency department of a rural Australian hospital: qualitative study. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:87. [PMID: 35042496 PMCID: PMC8764646 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-07476-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Introduction Current research demonstrates higher prevalence of mental health related emergency department (ED) presentations in rural areas, despite similar overall prevalence of these conditions in rural and metropolitan contexts. This stems from shortages in availability of specialised mental health professionals, greater stigma against mental illness, greater socioeconomic disadvantages, and access to means of self-harm in rural regions. Little is known, however, about the specific characteristics of mental health presentations to rural emergency departments (EDs) in Australia. Additionally, studies have shown that ED staff feel uncomfortable managing mental health presentations to ED due to factors such as lack of confidence and stigma against mental illnesses. Aim This qualitative study sought to examine ED staff perceptions regarding the management of mental health presentations in a rural Australian ED. Methods A qualitative study design was used, incorporating semi-structured interviews of current ED staff. Ten interviews were conducted in person or over the phone by two researchers and thematically analysed to draw out key themes from the data. Results Staff perceived deficiencies in availability of mental health expertise, de-escalation, and referral pathways as major barriers to effective patient management. These factors contributed to increased retention of mental health patients in ED due to uncertainties regarding their definitive care. Despite acknowledging the value of practical experience with mental health presentations as the best way of increasing clinician confidence, staff expressed a desire for more face-to-face training to better equip them to respond to mental health presentations. Conclusion A combination of departmental and hospital-wide issues in conjunction with individual staff attitudes regarding mental health conditions contributes to issues in mental health patient care in this ED. In particular, limited training in mental health and resources available to ED staff affects confidence in managing mental health presentations and contributes to prolonged time to definitive treatment.
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Montreuil M, Séguin M, P. Gros C, Racine E. Everyday ethics of suicide care: Survey of mental health care providers' perspectives and support needs. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0249048. [PMID: 33886553 PMCID: PMC8061990 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0249048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Suicide occurs in people of all ages and backgrounds, which negatively affects families, communities, and the health care providers (HCPs) who care for them. The objective of this study was to better understand HCPs' perspectives of everyday ethical issues related to caring for suicidal patients, and their perceived needs for training and/or support to address these issues. We conducted a mixed methods survey among HCPs working in mental health in Québec, Canada. Survey questions addressed their perspectives and experiences of everyday ethical challenges they encounter in their practice with people who are suicidal, and their perceived needs for training and/or support therein. 477 HCPs completed the survey. Most participants mentioned encountering ethical issues when caring for people who are suicidal. The challenges HCPs encounter in their practice with people who are suicidal are numerous, including issues related to maintaining privacy, confidentiality, freedom and the therapeutic relationship. The lack of time, resources and professional support to address these issues was emphasized. Most HCPs reported that the training or education they have received does not allow them to address everyday ethical issues related to suicide care. In sum, there is a clear reported need for better training and support for HCPs who are offering care to people who are suicidal in relation to everyday ethical issues they encounter. Implications for practice include providing greater access to training, including access to specialists in ethics to address specific issues. This additional support could alleviate morally distressing situations for HCPs.
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- Marjorie Montreuil
- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Quebec Network on Suicide, Mood Disorders and Related Disorders, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Verdun, Quebec, Canada
- Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Quebec Network on Suicide, Mood Disorders and Related Disorders, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Verdun, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Psychology, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Quebec Network on Suicide, Mood Disorders and Related Disorders, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Verdun, Quebec, Canada
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- Quebec Network on Suicide, Mood Disorders and Related Disorders, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Verdun, Quebec, Canada
- Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Départements de Médecine et Médecine sociale et préventive, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Medicine, and Biomedical Ethics Unit, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Lundin Å, Bergenheim A. Encountering suicide in primary healthcare rehabilitation: the experiences of physiotherapists. BMC Psychiatry 2020; 20:597. [PMID: 33375943 PMCID: PMC7771061 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-020-03004-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Suicide is a serious public health issue and one of the most common causes of death globally. Suicide has long-lasting impact on personal, relational, community and societal levels. Research has shown that patients often seek help in the primary healthcare system preceding a suicide. Studies exploring the experiences of encountering patients at risk for suicide have been performed among various categories of healthcare personnel, such as nurses and psychiatry residents as well as emergency room staff. There is a lack of research regarding primary healthcare rehabilitation staff, despite the fact that physiotherapists are the third largest health profession in the Western hemisphere and often work with patients experiencing mental health symptoms. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of encountering patients at risk for suicide among physiotherapists working in a primary healthcare rehabilitation setting. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 physiotherapists working in primary healthcare rehabilitation clinics in the Gothenburg area, Sweden. The interviews were recorded on audio and transcribed into written text. A qualitative content analysis was performed on the material collected. RESULTS The analysis of the material revealed an overarching theme, Through barriers and taboos - the physiotherapist finds a way, with five main categories: possibilities for identification, obstacles in meeting suicide, workplace environment matters, where does the patient belong? and education and experience are keys. CONCLUSIONS The present study indicates that physiotherapists in the primary healthcare system encounter patients experiencing suicidality, and they expressed a strong desire to care for both the physical and mental wellbeing of the patients. Despite reporting many barriers, the physiotherapists often found a way to form a meaningful therapeutic alliance with the patient and to ask about possible suicidality in their clinical practice. The result suggests that physiotherapists could play a larger role in working with patients experiencing suicidality in a primary healthcare setting and that they could be viewed as possible gatekeepers in identification as well as referral of these patients into other parts of the healthcare system.
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- Åse Lundin
- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
- Närhälsan Rehabilitation Centres, Region Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Närhälsan Rehabilitation Centres, Region Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Research, Development and Education Centre Fyrbodal, Region Västra Götaland, Vänersborg, Sweden
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Foye U, Simpson A, Reynolds L. "Somebody else's business": The challenge of caring for patients with mental health problems on medical and surgical wards. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2020; 27:406-416. [PMID: 31957244 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: People with mental health problems have higher rates of physical health concerns and hospital admissions than those without mental health problems. These patients have poorer outcomes from surgery and have worse experiences of care when admitted for medical or surgical procedures. WHAT THE PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: This paper looks to understand why care may be poorer for patients with mental health problems by speaking to staff providing care in these settings. We spoke to 30 general hospital staff about mental health on the wards and found that a lack of leadership and ownership for prioritising mental health led to people not seeing it as their job, and that it was somebody else's business to manage that side of care. We also found that the emotional effect of caring for people who had attempted suicide or had self-harm injuries was difficult for staff, impacting on staff well-being and leading them to distance themselves from providing care in those cases. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: There is a need for staff to be supported from the top-down, with management providing clear leadership around issues and pathways for mental health needs so they know the best way to provide care and encourage collaborative working. In addition, bottom-up support is needed to help staff personally manage their own well-being and mental health, including supervision and debriefing from mental health specialists to improve understanding from the patient's perspective and to provide emotional support to manage difficulties. RELEVANCE STATEMENT: This paper places focus on the care of patients with mental health problems in medical and surgical care settings highlighting the interplay between mental and physical health from a perspective that is less often explored. This paper provides insights into the multidisciplinary nature of nursing and the need for integrated care. This provides findings that build a picture of how mental health nursing specialism is needed beyond psychiatric wards and within medical and surgical settings. ABSTRACT: Introduction Evidence shows that patients with mental health problems have poorer physical health outcomes, increased mortality and experience poorer care during surgery and medical admissions. Issues related to lack of training, stigmatizing attitudes, fear or hopelessness may help understand these poor outcomes. Aim To explore the experiences of staff in providing care for people with mental health problems. Method A qualitative service evaluation approach was used. Participants working in an acute care hospital in inner-city London were recruited across professions and job levels using a self-selection sampling method. A total of 30 participants took part in semi-structured interviews (n = 17) and two focus groups (n = 13), and data were thematically analysed. Relevant organizational documents and service use data were utilized to inform the evaluation. Results Key themes were organized across the macro, meso and micro levels to understand the levels of disconnection and silence around mental health in acute care. Themes include systemic factors surrounding the institutional culture, ward cultures and collaborative working, and individuals' sense-making of mental health and personal well-being. Implications for practice These findings signpost the growing need for greater mental health nursing input on medical and surgical wards and within these teams to provide informed knowledge, support and supervision.
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- Una Foye
- Department of Mental Health Nursing, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Mental Health Nursing, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, London, UK
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- Division of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, City University of London, London, UK
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Dombagolla MH, Kant JA, Lai FW, Hendarto A, Taylor DM. Barriers to providing optimal management of psychiatric patients in the emergency department (psychiatric patient management). Australas Emerg Care 2019; 22:8-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2019.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2018] [Revised: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Barnfield J, Cross W, McCauley K. Therapeutic optimism and attitudes among medical and surgical nurses towards attempted suicide. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2018; 27:1826-1833. [PMID: 29797642 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Identification of the attitudes to consumers admitted to hospital following a suicide attempt and the therapeutic optimism of nurses caring for this cohort is vital to ascertain the level of nursing care provided. A convenience sample of 72 Registered and enrolled nurses from a large metropolitan health service in South Eastern Melbourne, Australia, completed a demographic questionnaire, the Elsom Therapeutic Optimism Scale (ETOS), and the Attitudes to Attempted Suicide-Questionnaire (ATAS-Q). Data were analysed using SPSS (version 25). Whilst the ETOS & ATAS-Q correlate positively, themes of shame, blame, misunderstandings, and myths about suicide influence nurses' perspectives when providing suicide attempt aftercare. This may potentially lead to care that is tokenistic and task focused. To develop their professional skill set when providing suicide attempt aftercare, nurses need both formal and informal education and opportunities to reflect on their practice.
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- Jakqui Barnfield
- Monash Health, Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Monash Health, Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.,Torrens University Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.,School of Nursing, College of Health, Massey University, Mt Cook, Wellington, New Zealand
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Doyle L. Attitudes toward adolescent self-harm and its prevention: The views of those who self-harm and their peers. JOURNAL OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC NURSING 2018; 30:142-148. [PMID: 29460989 DOI: 10.1111/jcap.12186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2017] [Revised: 01/24/2018] [Accepted: 01/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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PROBLEM Adolescent self-harm is a common phenomenon; however, little is known about young peoples' attitudes toward self-harm and what they believe can be done to prevent it. This study aimed to identify adolescents' attitudes about self-harm and their perspectives on preventing it. METHODS A cross-sectional anonymous survey was administered to 856 post-primary school students across 11 schools in Dublin, Ireland. Attitudes toward self-harm were captured through a five-item scale and views on prevention of self-harm were captured through an open-ended survey question. Responses from those who self-harmed and those who did not were compared to identify differences. FINDINGS Significant differences were identified between those who self-harmed and their peers. Those who self-harmed were less likely to believe that self-harm was carried out to get attention or was a result of loneliness or depression; they were more likely to believe that self-harm was impulsive. Findings demonstrated that a majority of young people believed that self-harm could be prevented and a number of preventative strategies were identified. CONCLUSIONS It is important that the views of adolescents are incorporated into the design and delivery of youth-friendly services and that there is a focus on increasing awareness of the youth-orientated services that currently exist.
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- Louise Doyle
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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Doyle L, Sheridan A, Treacy MP. Motivations for adolescent self-harm and the implications for mental health nurses. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2017; 24:134-142. [PMID: 28124465 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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UNLABELLED WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Self-harm is a relatively common occurrence in adolescents; however, there remains a lack of understanding about the motivations behind adolescent self-harm, and this poor understanding can have a negative impact on how mental health professionals respond to young people who self-harm. WHAT DOES THIS PAPER ADD TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: This paper identifies the reasons for self-harm in a community sample of young people and finds that the functions of self-harm differ for different people and that there may be multiple reasons for self-harm. Findings provide support for the affect-regulation model of self-harm which states that young people self-harm to regulate how they are feeling, but provides little support for the interpersonal influence model which proposes that self-harm is an attempt to influence how other people respond to them. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: Self-harm for most young people serves at least one specific function and is an indication of distress. There is a requirement for a non-pathologizing response towards young people who self-harm; self-harm should be understood as a meaningful behaviour rather than a symptom of an illness. Mental health nurses need to understand the multiple functions of self-harm. A better understanding of the individualized meaning behind self-harm can positively impact on attitudes towards young people who self-harm and provide for improved mental health service provision. ABSTRACT Introduction Although self-harm is a relatively common occurrence in adolescents, there is a lack of understanding about the motivations behind it. A poor understanding of self-harm contributes to negative perceptions about those who self-harm and a poor healthcare experience. Aim & Methods This study identifies motivations behind self-harm in school-based adolescents using a cross-sectional survey. Motivations behind self-harm were elicited using a scale and open-ended responses. Results Of the 856 adolescents who completed the survey across 11 postprimary schools, 103 reported a history of self-harm. The most commonly endorsed reason for self-harm was to 'get relief from a terrible state of mind' (79%). Open-ended responses were consistent with scale responses with most reporting that they self-harmed to relieve distressing emotions. Discussion Findings provide support for the affect-regulation model of self-harm with support also demonstrated for the self-punishment and antidissociation models. There was little support for the interpersonal influence model suggesting that the commonly held belief that self-harm is attention-seeking is one attributed by others to young people, and not widely reported by young people themselves. Implications for practice Mental health services need to be responsive to the needs of young people who self-harm which requires eliciting and understanding the individual and multiple meanings behind self-harm to best inform treatment options.
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- L Doyle
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Clarke D, Usick R, Sanderson A, Giles-Smith L, Baker J. Emergency department staff attitudes towards mental health consumers: a literature review and thematic content analysis. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2014; 23:273-84. [PMID: 23980913 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Visits to the emergency department (ED) for mental health reasons account for 10-15% of all visits. Consumers of mental health ED services, however, report that they often feel sent to the back of the queue and that their mental health concerns are not taken seriously, suggesting that societal stigma has impacted their care in the ED. In this study, we systematically explore the research concerning the attitudes of ED professional staff towards those who present with issues related to mental health. Four themes emerge from the literature: consumer perspectives, whose tenor is generally one of negativity; staff-reported attitudes and influencing factors, such as age, experience, and confidence in working with mental health presentations; the environmental climate of the ED, which might not be conducive to good mental health care; and interventions that have been used to evaluate changes in attitudes.
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- Diana Clarke
- Faculty of Nursing, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Conlon M, O’Tuathail C. Measuring emergency department nurses’ attitudes towards deliberate self-harm using the Self-Harm Antipathy Scale. Int Emerg Nurs 2012; 20:3-13. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2010.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2010] [Revised: 07/29/2010] [Accepted: 08/07/2010] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Talseth AG, Gilje FL. Nurses' responses to suicide and suicidal patients: a critical interpretive synthesis. J Clin Nurs 2011; 20:1651-67. [PMID: 21366737 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03490.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To provide an inclusive understanding of nurses' responses to suicide and suicidal patients that can benefit nursing practice and guide research. The question was 'What is a critical interpretive synthesis of accumulated nursing research on nurses' responses to suicide and suicidal patients?' BACKGROUND Various studies address nurses' responses to suicide and suicidal patients. An understanding of accumulated research-based literature about nurses' responses to suicide and suicidal patients may guide nurses to care for suicidal patients in ways that facilitate suicide prevention and recovery. DESIGN The design is reflexive and iterative. METHOD A Critical Interpretive Synthesis was conducted, which comprised of six phases: formulating the review question, searching the literature, sampling, determining quality, extracting data and conducting an interpretive synthesis. Qualitative content analysis and systematic review of literature was included in these phases. RESULTS The results report the review question, literature review strategies, purposive sample (26 full-text studies published in peer reviewed journals, 1988-July 2009, conducted mostly in Europe and North American), quality determinants, data extraction into themes and an interpretive synthesis of four key concepts, i.e. critical reflection, attitudes, complex knowledge/professional role responsibilities, desire for support services/resources. CONCLUSION This understanding of accumulated research-based literature enhances contextual, conceptual and methodological perspectives. Contextually, gaps exist in international research. Conceptually, the four key concepts can serve as a useful guide for nurses to understand their own and other nurses' responses to caring for suicidal patients in various settings. Methodologically, the Critical Interpretive Synthesis approach moved a small body of knowledge that varied in quality measures beyond an aggregate understanding. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Understanding nurses' responses to suicide and suicidal patients may guide nurses to care for suicidal patients in ways that facilitate suicide prevention and recovery, thus addressing the urgent work of suicide prevention in the world.
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- Anne-Grethe Talseth
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Health and Care Sciences, University at Tromsø, Breivika, Tromsø, Norway
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Clarke DE, Brown AM, Giles-Smith L. Triaging suicidal patients: Sifting through the evidence. Int Emerg Nurs 2008; 16:165-74. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2008.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2008] [Accepted: 03/21/2008] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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