Citation

Nordentoft M, Jeppesen P, Abel M, Kassow P, Petersen L, Thorup A, Krarup G, Hemmingsen R, Jørgensen P. Br. J. Psychiatry Suppl. 2002; 43: s98-106.

Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry E, Bispebjerg Hospital, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, DK-2400 Copenhagen NV. Mereke.Nordentoft@dadlnet.dk

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Royal College of Psychiatrists)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12271808

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Patients with first-episode psychosis comprise a high-risk group in terms of suicide. AIMS: To identify predictive factors for suicidal behaviour and to examine the effect of integrated treatment on suicidal behaviour and hopelessness. METHOD: A total of 341 patients with a first-episode schizophrenia-spectrum disorder were randomised to integrated treatment or treatment as usual. RESULTS: During the 1-year follow-up period, 11% attempted suicide. This was associated with female gender, hopelessness, hallucinations and suicide attempt reported at baseline, with the two latter variables being the only significant ones in the final multivariate model. The integrated treatment reduced hopelessness. CONCLUSIONS: Hallucinations and suicide attempt before inclusion in the study were the most significant predictors of suicide attempt in the follow-up period.

Language: en