@article{ref1,
title=""Embracing is the most important thing we can do" - caring for the family members of patients at risk of suicide",
journal="International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being",
year="2021",
author="Vatne, May and Lohne, Vibeke and Nåden, Dagfinn",
volume="16",
number="1",
pages="e1996682-e1996682",
abstract="AIM: This study explores mental health personnel's experiences in the encounter with family members of patients at risk of suicide so as to develop a deeper understanding of the content of caring. <br><br>METHODOLOGY: Data were collected using semi-structured interviews with 12 participants and were analysed and interpreted using a model inspired by the philosophical hermeneutics of Gadamer. The context was psychiatric wards. <br><br>FINDINGS: Through a thematic analysis, four themes emerged: Acknowledgement as a premise for involving family members. Embracing with the family members' feelings and reactions. Strengthening hope in a situation entailing a serious risk of suicide. Providing reassurance to family members in transitional situations. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Witnessing the family members' suffering and needs is understood as arousing a sense of responsibility in the participants and triggering various care strategies such as listening, embracing, strengthening hope and providing reassurance.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1748-2623",
doi="10.1080/17482631.2021.1996682",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2021.1996682"
}