Title of Research
Start Date
23-8-2019 9:00 AM
End Date
23-8-2019 11:00 AM
Abstract
An Integrative Literature Review
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Aug 23rd, 11:00 AM
Effective Approaches for Reducing Suicidal Behavior in Mental Health Patients in the Emergency Department
An Integrative Literature Review
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Abstract
Background: For every suicide nearly 25 suicide attempts were made. So with access to this population of patients through their presentation to emergency departments as a result of an attempt comes the potential to affect future behaviors.
Objectives: The purpose of this integrative review was to identify whether current research could illuminate the effectiveness of an intervention implemented within the setting of an emergency department to reduce subsequent suicidal behaviors or attempts.
Method: An integrative literature review was conducted using the CINAHL, PubMed, and CQ Researcher databases with search terms including suicide prevention, emergency, screening, assessment, and intervention.
Results: Among comprehensive reviews of three studies it was determined that implementation of a screening tool alone has little effect on reducing suicidal behaviors. However implementation of a screening tool and an intervention was found to significantly reduce suicidal behavior and subsequent attempts.
Conclusion: Further research that expands upon which interventions are most effective and the length and frequency that’s best for follow up treatments or programs is crucial.