ArticleInternational journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being2024
Brief admission by self-referral for individuals with self-harm and suicidal ideation: a qualitative study based on focus groups exploring relatives' experiences.
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- Patient Experiences of Patient-Initiated Brief Admission in Psychiatric Care: A Systematic Review.International journal of mental health nursing · 2025Pooled it
- From safety to agency: experiences of self-admission among patients with diverse mental health needs.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2026Article
- Next of kin's experiences of healthcare encounters in the context of severe self-harm: "We know them best".International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2026Article
- A retrospective medical record review of patients' decisions to utilise or refrain from brief admission.Discover mental health · 2026Article
- Brief user-controlled admission (BUCA) in psychiatric care.Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists · 2026Review
- Brief admission by self-referral for adolescents who self-harm: discourses on involvement and responsibility among parents and other significant adults.Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health · 2025Article
- Healthcare Professionals' Experiences of Brief Admission by Self-Referral for Adolescents with Self-Harm at Risk of Suicide-A Qualitative Interview Study.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Brief Admission by Self-Referral: A 4-Year Follow-Up on Utilisation Patterns and Experiences.International journal of mental health nursing · 2025Article
- Integrated Aftercare Support for Parents and Carers Following a Child's Suicide Attempt: A Qualitative Study.Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc · 2025Article
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Abstract
purposeBrief Admission by self-referral (BA) is a standardized crisis-management intervention for individuals with self-harm and risk for suicide. This study explored relatives' experiences of BA. Relatives' perspectives may contribute to an increased understanding of the effects of BA given the relatives' role as support and informal caregivers as well as being co-sufferers.
methodsFourteen relatives to adults with access to BA within one Swedish region participated in focus groups analysed with reflexive thematic analysis.
resultsWe generated themes evolving around three meaning-based concepts: access (A low threshold to a safe back-up is crucial and obstacles may easily break faith), independence (Trust in their ability with care and respect), and recovery (The rest and relational recovery we all get are needed and invaluable).
conclusionsBA brings considerable value to users and relatives, by supporting them to take care of themselves and each other. Communication and involvement of relatives may enhance users' ability to overcome obstacles to accessing BA. Implementation and adherence may be strengthened by supervision of BA staff and education of emergency care staff. Resources are needed to improve access. Mapping hurdles to BA, support through peers and targeted psychoeducation may improve recovery for BA users and their relatives.
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