@article{ref1,
title="Factors predicting recovery from suicide in attempted suicide patients",
journal="Journal of clinical nursing",
year="2017",
author="Sun, Fan-Ko and Lu, Chu-Yun and Tseng, Yun Shan and Chiang, Chun-Ying",
volume="26",
number="23-24",
pages="4404-4412",
abstract="AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to explore the factors predicting suicide recovery and to provide guidance for healthcare professionals when caring for individuals who have attempted suicide. <br><br>BACKGROUND: The high rate of suicide is a global health problem. Suicide prevention has become an important issue in contemporary mental health. Most suicide research has focused on suicidal prevention and care. There is a lack of research on the factors predicting suicidal recovery DESIGN: A cross-sectional design was adopted. <br><br>METHODS: A correlational study with a purposive sample of 160 individuals from a suicide prevention centre in southern Taiwan was conducted. The questionnaires included the Brief Symptom Rating Scale (BSRS-5), Suicidal Recovery Assessment Scale (SRAS), and Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS). Descriptive statistics and linear regressions were used for the analysis. <br><br>RESULTS: The mean age of the participants was 40.2 years. Many participants were striving to make changes to create a more stable and fulfilling life, had an improved recovery from suicide, and had a good ability to adapt or solve problems. The linear regression showed that the BHS scores (ß =-.551, p <.001) and BSRS-5(ß =-.218, p=.003) and past suicidal behaviour (ß =-.145, p =.008) were significant predictors of individuals' recovery from suicide. They accounted for 57.1% of the variance. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Suicidal individuals who have a lower level of hopelessness, a better ability to cope with their mental condition, and fewer past suicidal behaviours may better recover from suicide attempts. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.<br><br>This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0962-1067",
doi="10.1111/jocn.13769",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13769"
}