@article{ref1,
title="Managing suicidality in inpatient care: a rapid review",
journal="Journal of mental health training, education and practice",
year="2022",
author="Evans, N. and Edwards, D. and Chick, P.",
volume="17",
number="6",
pages="479-494",
abstract="PURPOSE: The purpose of this mixed methods rapid study was to identify the barriers and facilitators to implement relational and environmental risk management approaches to manage suicidality in inpatient services. <br><br>DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: To achieve this within a short timeframe, a rapid review approach was chosen. Both research (qualitative and quantitative studies) and non-research material (policies, guidance and reports) were retrieved. The review was conducted across five databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, EMCARE, PsycINFO and CINAHL for English language citations within the last ten years (2009 -2019). <br><br>FINDINGS: A total of 17 primary research papers and a further 73 reviews and grey literature were included. There was evidence that the removal of anti-ligature equipment, by which regular checks of the environment to identify and remove ligature points and increased levels of observation are carried out well, reduces suicide in hospital. Research limitations/implications: There is a gap in research investigating &quot;engagement activities&quot; eliciting exactly what they are and determining how they might be effective. There is a need for new innovative ways for managing risk of suicide in hospitals that bring together meaningful engagement and maintaining safety. <br><br>ORIGINALITY/VALUE: Keeping people safe during an inpatient stay in a mental health service is a core function of mental health practitioners. This paper brings together what is already known about risk management and highlights areas for further investigation. © 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1755-6228",
doi="10.1108/JMHTEP-05-2020-0023",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JMHTEP-05-2020-0023"
}