%0 Journal Article %T Differences in physicians' and nurses' recent suicide attempts: an exploratory study %J Archives of suicide research %D 2014 %A Braquehais, María Dolores %A Eiroa-Orosa, Francisco José %A Holmes, Kristin M. %A Lusilla, Pilar %A Bravo, Maria %A Mozo, Xulián %A Mezzatesta, Marcela %A Casanovas, Marta %A Pujol, Tània %A Sher, Leo %V 20 %N 2 %P 273-279 %X AIM: To examine the characteristics of physicians' and nurses' suicide attempts (SA).

METHOD: A retrospective review of 493 medical records of physicians and nurses admitted to an inpatient unit for health professionals; 36 patients had a recent SA.

RESULTS: Depression, cluster B and C personality disorders, and a history of previous SA were more prevalent in patients with a recent SA compared to those without it. Both professional groups preferred drug overdose as a suicide method. Physicians made more lethal attempts and had a history of more previous stressors than nurses.

CONCLUSION: Depression, cluster B and C personality disorders, and previous SA should be appropriately screened and treated in order to prevent SA amongst physicians and nurses.

Language: en

%G en %I Informa - Taylor and Francis Group %@ 1381-1118 %U http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13811118.2014.996693