TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Factors predicting recovery from suicide in attempted suicide patients
JO  - Journal of clinical nursing
A1  - Sun, Fan-Ko
A1  - Lu, Chu-Yun
A1  - Tseng, Yun Shan
A1  - Chiang, Chun-Ying
SP  - 4404
EP  - 4412
VL  - 26
IS  - 23-24
N2  - AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to explore the factors predicting suicide recovery and to provide guidance for healthcare professionals when caring for individuals who have attempted suicide. <br><br>BACKGROUND: The high rate of suicide is a global health problem. Suicide prevention has become an important issue in contemporary mental health. Most suicide research has focused on suicidal prevention and care. There is a lack of research on the factors predicting suicidal recovery DESIGN: A cross-sectional design was adopted. <br><br>METHODS: A correlational study with a purposive sample of 160 individuals from a suicide prevention centre in southern Taiwan was conducted. The questionnaires included the Brief Symptom Rating Scale (BSRS-5), Suicidal Recovery Assessment Scale (SRAS), and Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS). Descriptive statistics and linear regressions were used for the analysis. <br><br>RESULTS: The mean age of the participants was 40.2 years. Many participants were striving to make changes to create a more stable and fulfilling life, had an improved recovery from suicide, and had a good ability to adapt or solve problems. The linear regression showed that the BHS scores (ß =-.551, p <.001) and BSRS-5(ß =-.218, p=.003) and past suicidal behaviour (ß =-.145, p =.008) were significant predictors of individuals' recovery from suicide. They accounted for 57.1% of the variance. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Suicidal individuals who have a lower level of hopelessness, a better ability to cope with their mental condition, and fewer past suicidal behaviours may better recover from suicide attempts. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.<br><br>This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0962-1067
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13769
ID  - ref1
ER  -