Citation

Meerwijk EL, van Meijel B, van den Bout J, Kerkhof A, de Vogel W, Grypdonck M. Perspect. Psychiatr. Care 2010; 46(1): 65-73.

Affiliation

University of California San Francisco, School of Nursing, San Francisco, CA, USA. esther.meerwijk@ucsf.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1744-6163.2009.00239.x

PMID

20051080

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to develop and test an evidence-based guideline that would support nursing care for suicidal patients with schizophrenia. DESIGN AND METHODS: Systematic review of the literature and consultation of experts preceded completion of the guideline. Twenty-one nurses from two mental health institutions tested the guideline for feasibility in nursing practice. FINDINGS: The guideline was found to support discussing suicidality with patients and assessing suicide risk. Participants endorsed implementation of the guideline in mental health care. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Nurses who care for patients with schizophrenia are advised to use this guideline as a foundation for their care.

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