TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Experience of health care services after a suicide attempt: results from an online survey
JO  - Suicide and life-threatening behavior
A1  - Shand, Fiona L.
A1  - Batterham, Philip J.
A1  - Chan, Jade K. Y.
A1  - Pirkis, Jane
A1  - Spittal, Matthew J.
A1  - Woodward, Alan
A1  - Christensen, Helen
SP  - 779
EP  - 787
VL  - 48
IS  - 6
N2  - Failure to provide follow-up care after a suicide attempt is associated with increased risk of reattempt. This online survey examined the experiences of patients of the Australian health system after a suicide attempt. Just over half of the participants had a psychiatric assessment within 1 week of their attempt. Fewer than half believed they had been offered enough help. Low service satisfaction was associated with lower help-seeking intentions. Support for individuals who have made a suicide attempt needs to be enhanced, and an integrated approach to care is required, including improved referral pathways and staff attitudinal change.<br><br>© 2017 The American Association of Suicidology.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0363-0234
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sltb.12399
ID  - ref1
ER  -