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Sridharan V, Leung KCY, Peisah C. Understanding aggression displayed by patients and families towards intensive care staff: A systematic review. J Intensive Care Soc 2024; 25:266-278. [PMID: 39224426 PMCID: PMC11366191 DOI: 10.1177/17511437241231707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Objectives The objective of this systematic review was to synthesise literature pertaining to patient and family violence (PFV) directed at Intensive Care Unit (ICU) staff. Design Study design was a systematic review. The data was not amenable to meta-analysis. Data Sources and Review Methods Electronic searches of databases were conducted to identify studies between 1 January 2000 and 6 March 2023, limited to literature in English only. Published empirical peer-reviewed literature of any design (qualitative or quantitative) were included. Studies which only described workplace violence outside of ICU, systematic reviews, commentaries, editorials, letters, non-English literature and grey literature were excluded. All studies were appraised for quality and risk of bias using validated tools. Results Eighteen studies were identified: 13 quantitative; 2 qualitative and 3 mixed methodology. Themes included: (i) what is abuse and what do I do about it? (ii) who is at risk? (iii) it is common, but how common? (iv) workplace factors; (v) impact on patient care; (vi) effect on staff; (vii)the importance of the institutional response; and (viii) current or suggested solutions. Conclusions This systematic review demonstrated that PFV in the ICU is neither well-understood nor well-managed due to multiple factors including non-standardised definition of abuse, normalisation, inadequate organisational support and general lack of education of staff and public. This will guide in future research and policy decision making.
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- Varadaraj Sridharan
- Department of Psychiatry, Central Coast Local Health District, NSW, Australia
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- Psychiatry Specialty, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Psychiatry Specialty, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Troya MI, Lonergan C, Cassidy E, Griffin E, Lovejoy SA, Mughal F, Russell V, Arensman E. Healthcare practitioners' views of self-harm management practices in older adults in Ireland: A qualitative study. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2024; 39:e6116. [PMID: 38925890 DOI: 10.1002/gps.6116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To explore healthcare practitioners' views on management practices of self-harm in older adults. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with healthcare practitioners, including consultant psychiatrists, general practitioners, clinical psychologists, psychotherapists, clinical nurse specialists and social workers. Purposeful sampling was used to recruit participants in the Republic of Ireland ensuring diverse perspectives of healthcare practitioners were included. Healthcare practitioners were recruited advertising via professional and clinical research networks, social media, and snowballing methods. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. RESULTS We conducted interviews with 20 healthcare practitioners from April to July 2023. Three main themes were generated: first, a perceived greater risk of suicide, and increased awareness of complexity in older adults' self-harm presentations. Second, integrated care as an avenue for improving the management of self-harm in older adults. Third, the importance of safety planning in risk assessments of older adults. CONCLUSIONS Healthcare practitioners viewed self-harm in older adults as complex, challenging, and associated with high suicide risk, approaching patients with care and caution. The need for integrated support and improved collaboration between relevant healthcare practitioners was identified. Suggestions were made for primary care having a lead role in identifying and managing older adults after self-harm. Increased mental health promotion and awareness of mental health and self-harm in this age group would help address current stigma and shame.
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- M Isabela Troya
- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- National Suicide Research Foundation, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Science, University College Cork, Acute Mental Health Unit, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Ireland
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Science, University College Cork, Acute Mental Health Unit, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- National Suicide Research Foundation, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- National Clinical Programme for Self-Harm and Suicide-Related Ideation, Office of the National Clinical Advisor and Group Lead, Dr. Steevens Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- National Clinical Programme for Self-Harm and Suicide-Related Ideation, Office of the National Clinical Advisor and Group Lead, Dr. Steevens Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- National Suicide Research Foundation, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Patel A, Ness J, Kelly S, Waters K, Townsend E, Kapur N, Clements C, Farooq B, Geulayov G, Casey D, Hawton K. The characteristics, life problems and clinical management of older adults who self-harm: Findings from the multicentre study of self-harm in England. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2023; 38:e5895. [PMID: 36840547 DOI: 10.1002/gps.5895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Older adults have a high risk of suicide following self-harm. Contemporary information on self-harm in this population is needed to inform care provision. OBJECTIVES To examine subgroup differences in the incidence of self-harm, sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, preceding life problems and outcomes in individuals aged 60 years and over presenting to hospital following self-harm. METHOD Data on Emergency Department (ED) presentations for self-harm from 2003 to 2016 from three centres in the Multicentre Study of Self-Harm in England were analysed. Changes in self-harm rates were examined using Poisson regression. Univariable logistic regression was used to investigate factors associated with 12-month self-harm repetition. RESULTS There were 3850 presentations for self-harm by 2684 individuals aged 60 years and over. Self-harm rates increased over time for 60-74-year-old men (Incident Rate Ratio = 1.04, 95% Confidence Interval 1.02-1.06, p < 0.0001). Problems most frequently reported to have preceded self-harm were mental health (40.5%) and physical health (38.3%) concerns. Problems with alcohol, finances, employment and relationship with partner were found more frequently in 60-74-year-olds compared with those aged over 74 years. Physical health problems were common with increasing age, as were problems with alcohol for men. One in ten (10.8%) individuals presented to hospital with self-harm within 12 months of their index presentation. CONCLUSIONS Self-harm-related ED attendances in older men have increased, particularly for men aged 60-74 years. Prevention and clinical management should involve a comprehensive psychosocial assessment to target common precipitants for the wide range of problems preceding self-harm and may include support with physical and mental wellbeing and advice on safer alcohol use.
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- Anita Patel
- Centre for Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention Research, Research and Development Centre, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Kingsway Hospital, Derby, UK
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- Centre for Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention Research, Research and Development Centre, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Kingsway Hospital, Derby, UK
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- Centre for Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention Research, Research and Development Centre, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Kingsway Hospital, Derby, UK
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- Centre for Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention Research, Research and Development Centre, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Kingsway Hospital, Derby, UK
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- Self-Harm Research Group, School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, University Park Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
- Centre for Mental Health and Safety, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Greater Manchester Patient Safety Translational Research Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Mental Health and Safety, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Mental Health and Safety, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Suicide Research, Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- Centre for Suicide Research, Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- Centre for Suicide Research, Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital, Oxford, UK
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Warneford Hospital, Oxford, UK
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Wand AP, Karageorge A, Browne R, Jessop T, Peisah C. A qualitative study of multiple voices to inform aftercare services for older persons following self-harm. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2023; 38:e5876. [PMID: 36655812 PMCID: PMC10108272 DOI: 10.1002/gps.5876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Self-harm and suicide are closely related in older adults, highlighting the opportunity for Aftercare interventions in targeted suicide prevention. The study aims were to explore strengths and shortfalls of current Aftercare services for older adults from the perspective of key stakeholders and researchers; and inform a set of guiding principles for older persons' Aftercare. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with a convenience sample of older people with lived experience of self-harm, clinicians and suicide researchers (n = 22). Interviews were focussed on current practice (strengths and limitations), potential improvements, and identifying the core components of an acceptable Aftercare model. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and subjected to a reflexive thematic analysis grounded in interpretive description. RESULTS Current practice strengths included validation, a person-centred approach and optimising aftercare delivery. Limitations included ageism, practical limitations (lack of service awareness, fragmented service provision, barriers to access, and traumatising approaches), and limited services, funding and training. Overarching themes included anti-ageism; anti-stigma; empowerment and agency; conveying hope; patience and pace; accessible; and finding purpose: connections and meaningful activity. CONCLUSIONS Older people who have self-harmed have complex, individualised needs. They sit within intersecting systems traversing healthcare, support services, family, and the social environment. Systemic, coordinated Aftercare founded upon core principles of anti-ageism, anti-stigma, partnership, empowerment, accessibility and provision of connections and meaning are needed.
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- Anne P Wand
- Specialty of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Older Persons Mental Health Service, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,ForeFront Motor Neuron Disease & Frontotemporal Dementia Clinic, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Capacity Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Capacity Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Specialty of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Capacity Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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