Citation

Lindkvist RM, Landgren K, Liljedahl SI, Daukantaité D, Helleman M, Westling S. Issues Ment. Health Nurs. 2019; 40(7): 548-556.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/01612840.2019.1585497

PMID

31099707

Abstract

People with severe self-harming behavior and histories of lengthy psychiatric inpatient admissions can represent a challenge to care providers. This interview-based study illuminates healthcare provider experiences (n = 12) of Brief Admission (BA) among self-harming individuals, with >180 days of psychiatric admission the previous year. Qualitative content analysis revealed that providers experienced benefits of increased predictability, and a shift from trigger and conflict to collaboration with individuals admitted to BA. Staff participants expressed an increased sense of safety and a strengthened link between inpatient and outpatient caregiving.

RESULTS indicated that BA is a promising intervention for self-harming individuals with extensive psychiatric histories.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Adult; Qualitative Research; Self-Injurious Behavior; Patient Admission; Suicidal Ideation; Referral and Consultation; Crisis Intervention; Mental Health Services; Clinical Competence; Medical History Taking