Resource Tag: HOSPITALS

The results of a follow-up study of people who had attempted suicide were reported in this presentation. 108 patients admitted to the medical ward of Tampere Central Hospital (Finland) in 1977 because of a suicide attempt participated in the study. The goals of the study were to shed light on the state of health of […]

This retrospective case-control study examined suicide among Alaska Native males living in a northern Alaska region in an attempt to identify the frequency & nature of contact with medical staff during the 12 months preceding suicide. Results show that during the last year of life, victims were 2.75 times as likely to have any contact […]

This document serves as a resource guide, using the Suicide Assessment Five-Step Evaluation and Triage (SAFE-T) protocol to facilitate implementation of patient safety goals on suicide. The model involves identifying risk factors; identifying protective factors; asking about suicide thoughts, plans, behaviours, & intent; determining level of risk & choosing appropriate interventions; & documenting the assessment […]

This study describes sentinel events reported to the Italian Ministry of Welfare in the first 18 months of activity. 123 reports were received, suicide being the most reported event. The analysis of the causes & contributing factors has highlighted the lack of application, & sometimes the total absence of appropriate procedures & guidelines which would […]

The authors describe a framework of immediate, short-term & long-term responses in the event of an in-hospital suicide. Implications for administration, communication, assessment, physical environment, & standards of care throughout the hospital are discussed that are relevant to both general-medical & psychiatric settings. Suggestions for the successful management of the aftermath of a suicide, such […]

This presentation discussed the implementation of a psychiatric crisis intervention centre in connection with an existing psychiatric outpatient department in Steglitz, Germany. The set-up, structure, mode of operation, & possibilities for follow-up treatment or arrangement of further treatment were also discussed. The presentation concluded by raising the question of whether psychiatric treatment facilities would be […]

This article examines the responsibility & liability of hospital managers in the event of patient suicide. In light of the increasing incidence of suicides in hospital premises in India, the author discusses this situation at length. A few cases are presented with the aim of creating a debate on this issue. (7 refs.)

40 non-clinical & 102 clinical professionals in a university hospital in Brazil were evaluated with the Suicide Behavior Attitude Questionnaire before the start & immediately after a 3-hour training on suicide prevention. Surprisingly, there were no significant differences for the great majority of Questionnaire items between clinical & nonclinical staff both pre- & post-training. Attitudes […]

This edited book presents original studies & research from contemporary psychoanalysts, therapists, & academics focusing on the psychoanalytic understanding of suicide & self-harm, & how this can be applied to clinical work & policy. The book is divided into three parts, including: a theoretical overview; examples of psychoanalytic practice with self-harming & suicidal patients; & […]

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Year 2004 suicide data from the South Carolina Violent Death Reporting System were linked to South Carolina Uniform Billing codes from hospital inpatient & emergency room billing records, State Dpartment of Mental Healthh service records, & criminal justice databases. Results shows the positive benefits of partnerships created through the South Carolina Violent Death Reporting System, […]

Suicide rates among prisoners in Greece have shown great fluctuation over time. This review of literature indicates various limitations mentioned in the relevant studies lie in the unreliability of data, e.g. doubts about the validity of official statistics, missing data in archives, missing files on victims, suicide in juvenile institutions not always recorded separately. The […]

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This article includes a discussion between J Mann and R M A Hirschfeld.

Objective  To test the hypothesis that discharge disposition for adolescents admitted to medical hospitals after attempting suicide varies as a function of hospital type and geographic region. Design  Retrospective cohort analysis. Setting  The nationally representative Kids’ Inpatient Database for 2000. Participants  Patients aged 10 to 19 years with a diagnosis of suicide attempt or self-inflicted […]

A records analysis was done of patients at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rehoboth, Namibia who exhibited the risk factors &/or were diagnosed & treated for suicide or attempted suicide in 2001. A total of 45 individuals were identified. 51% of these were admitted, 7% were referred out, & 42% were treated as outpatients. Suicide & […]

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