O'Connor SS, McClay MM, Powers J, Rotterman E, Comtois KA, Ellen Wilson J, Nicolson SE. Measuring the impact of suicide attempt posttraumatic stress.
Suicide Life Threat Behav 2021;
51:641-645. [PMID:
33870540 DOI:
10.1111/sltb.12733]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Revised: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To examine the associations between posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTS) following a medically serious suicide attempt with suicidal ideation, related interpersonal constructs, and outpatient mental health service utilization.
METHODS
The study utilized an existing data set from a clinical trial consisting of 66 patients recruited at a level 1 trauma center following medical admission for a suicide attempt. Measures of suicide attempt-related PTS (SA-PTS), suicidal ideation, perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, and outpatient medical and mental health utilization were completed at 1 and 3 months. A series of mixed-effects regression models were used to analyze the data.
RESULTS
Greater SA-PTS at 1 month was associated with significantly greater suicidal ideation, thwarted belongingness, and perceived burdensomeness across 1 and 3 months.
CONCLUSIONS
Addressing PTS following a medically serious suicide attempt may aid in addressing suicide-specific constructs and improve the recovery trajectory following hospitalization.
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