%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