ArticleThe western journal of emergency medicine2021
Lethal Means Counseling for Suicidal Adults in the Emergency Department: A Qualitative Study.
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- Stakeholder perceptions of lethal means safety counseling: A qualitative systematic review.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Pooled it
- Behavioural mental health interventions delivered in the emergency department for suicide, overdose and psychosis: a scoping review.BMJ open · 2024Article
- "Lock to Live" for firearm and medication safety: Feasibility and acceptability of a suicide prevention tool in a learning healthcare system.Frontiers in digital health · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionLethal means counseling (to reduce access to firearms or other suicide methods) is a recommended critical yet challenging component of care of suicidal patients. Questions remain about communication strategies for those in acute crisis.
methodsThis qualitative study was an analysis of semi-structured interviews with English-speaking, community-dwelling adults with a history of lived-experience of suicidal ideation or attempts in themselves or a family member. We used a mixed inductive and deductive approach to identify descriptive themes related to communication and decision-making.
resultsAmong 27 participants, 14 (52%) had personal and 23 (85%) had family experience with suicide ideation or attempts. Emergent themes fell into two domains: (1) communication in a state of high emotionality; and (2) specific challenges in communication: initiating, maintaining engagement, considering context.
conclusionEngaging suicidal individuals in lethal means counseling may be more effective when messaging and approaches consider their emotional state and communication challenges.
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