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ArticlePatient preference and adherence2015

Professional care after deliberate self-harm: a qualitative study of young people's experiences.

Hans Idenfors, Gunnar Kullgren, Ellinor Salander Renberg

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Hans IdenforsDepartment of Clinical Sciences, Division of Psychiatry, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.
Gunnar KullgrenDepartment of Clinical Sciences, Division of Psychiatry, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.
Ellinor Salander RenbergDepartment of Clinical Sciences, Division of Psychiatry, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.

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Abstract

backgroundDeliberate self-harm (DSH) is increasingly common among young people. At the same time, treatment and support after DSH are often hampered by low compliance.

aimTo explore young people's perceptions of care and support during a 6-month period following their first contact for DSH.

methodsWe conducted nine semistructured interviews with young people aged 16-24 years 6 months after their first contact for DSH. The interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.

resultsThree main themes were extracted from the interviews. "Am I really in good hands?" describes whether the participants felt they were being listened to and taken seriously and whether they could rely on the competence of the professionals and the appropriateness of treatment, including keeping agreements and communication with other relevant agencies. "Help should match life circumstances" comprises how basic practicalities such as travel possibilities affect treatment and concomitant assistance in everyday living. Financial matters and jobseeking were perceived as necessary for optimal treatment and well-being. "Making yourself better" includes participants' efforts to manage on their own, through realizing their own responsibility to be engaged and actively take part in treatment planning.

conclusionFlexibility and responsiveness to young people's own views and specific needs in treatment arrangements are of crucial importance. The significance of basic practical help cannot be underestimated and should not be overlooked.

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deliberate self-harmqualitativetreatment experiencesyoung adults

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PMID25670889
PMCPMC4315544

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