Citation

Rissanen ML, Kylma J, Laukkanen E. Issues Ment. Health Nurs. 2008; 29(2): 145-163.

Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry [corrected], University Hospital of Kuopio, Kuopio, Finland. marja-liisa.rissanen@kuh.fi

Erratum On

Issues Ment Health Nurs 2008;29(3):333

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/01612840701792597

PMID

18293222

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe self-mutilation from the perspectives of self-mutilating adolescents. A qualitative descriptive design was adopted. Self-mutilating adolescents were asked to write descriptions of their self-mutilation. Data analysis revealed three major categories: descriptions of the factors contributing to self-mutilation, descriptions of the act of self-mutilation, and descriptions of the sequels of self-mutilation. This study adds to our understanding of self-mutilation and the experiences of self-mutilating adolescents. In nursing practice and education, self-mutilation should be discussed based on existing knowledge to make nurses more familiar with it. Nurses should understand this phenomenon as a challenge for developing effective nursing practices.

Language: en