@article{ref1,
title="Non-qualified staff's experience of suicidal behaviour in adult mental health inpatient services",
journal="OMEGA - Journal of death and dying",
year="2023",
author="Shinton, Rebecca and Ledwith, Susan",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Suicide and attempted suicide of people receiving care in Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services (AMHIS) leads to significant emotions amongst mental health professionals, characterised by guilt and shame. A sense of responsibility occurs due to hospital being seen as a safe place. However, little is known about what it is like for 'non-qualified' staff. This study explored experiences of suicide and attempted suicide on 'non-qualified' staff in AMHIS. Semi-structured interviews explored ten staff's experiences. Participants were recruited online and transcripts were analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis. Four themes were identified; 'Direct personal impact', 'Unrealistic expectations', 'Attempting to contain the impact' and 'Acclimatisation'. Ten sub-themes outlined; responsibility for assessing risk, shame and protective strategies to aid acceptance. The results provide insight into the unique experience of non-qualified staff in AMHIS experiencing suicidal behaviour.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0030-2228",
doi="10.1177/00302228231212649",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00302228231212649"
}