TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Exploring the impact of suicide on clinicians: a multidisciplinary retreat model
JO  - Journal of Psychiatric Practice
A1  - Figueroa, Sara
A1  - Dalack, Gregory W.
SP  - 72
EP  - 77
VL  - 19
IS  - 1
N2  - Objective. We developed an every other year, scheduled retreat model for clinicians and trainees to explore emotional and professional reactions that they may face after a patient's suicide. Methods. Psychiatry ambulatory clinical staff, residents, and faculty participated in a halfday retreat, which consisted of an opening panel discussion, in which panel members related their experiences of patient suicide, break out groups, and a final panel discussion. Unlinked preand post-retreat surveys were electronically sent to all potential participants. Results. The pre-retreat survey was completed by 103 clinicians; 20% of the respondents were trainees or fellows, and 47% reported that they had experienced a patient suicide. Text responses to the pre-retreat survey reflected the wish to obtain a better understanding of the impact of patient suicide on caregivers, to cope with the event from a personal and professional standpoint, and to get a clearer understanding of what supports are available within the department. The post-retreat survey was completed by 45 clinicians. Comments after the retreat reflected an increased awareness of both shortand long-term effects on clinicians after a patient suicide and the extensive impact that a patient suicide can have on providers within their ambulatory care department. Conclusion. An alldepartment ambulatory retreat model has value in providing clinicians with support and information in a structured, educational setting to help reduce the sense of stigma and provide an increased awareness of the magnitude of the impact on clinicians who experience the death of a patient by suicide.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1527-4160
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.pra.0000426330.41773.15
ID  - ref1
ER  -