Patients who attempted suicide emphasised they wanted to be well cared for and receive understanding and confirmation.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)

QUESTION: What are the experiences of patients during inpatient psychiatric care after a suicide attempt?

Design

Qualitative description using content analysis of interview data.

Setting

Specialised ward in the psychiatric clinic of the Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.

Patients

18 Swedish speaking patients (age range 18-53 y, 67% men) who had recently attempted suicide.

Methods

The patients were interviewed as close to hospital discharge as possible. They were asked to describe their experiences of the care they received. Researchers used an interview guide to enquire about admission to hospital, feelings and reactions, and positive and negative experiences during the hospital stay. The interviews …