The diploma thesis "Autobiographical Memory in Suicide Attempters" deals with recall of specific autobiographical memories in suicide attempters. The theoretical part of the thesis defines basic concepts associated with autobiographical memory, presents its structure, role throughout the life-span, and describes relation of autobiographical memory to emotions, depression and self. The second part of the thesis presents basic concepts of suicidal behaviour, describes selected theoretical approaches and models of development of suicidal behaviour, methods and consequences, assessment and prevention of suicidal behaviour, and presents most common myths about suicide. The empirical part verifies ability to recall specific autobiographical memory, latency in recall of autobiographical memories, and tendency for overgeneral autobiographical memories. The empirical part employs Autobiographical Memory Test (AMT), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI - II), Suicide Behavior Questionnaire - Revised (SBQ-R) and The Stress Coping Style Questionnaire (SVF 78). The research sample consists of 40 participants (20 suicide attempters, 20 non-suicidal persons). The results indicate that suicide attempters show higher latency in producing specific autobiographical memories, produce fewer specific memories, and show lower...

Suicide in India is a complex social issue and a neglected area by the state. Research has focused on risk factors and the epidemiology of suicide; studies concerning the intersection of culture with attempted suicide are limited. The aim of this study is to explore cultural implications of attempted suicide and its prevention in Southern India by means of comparing and contrasting the accounts of survivors of attempted suicide, mental health professionals and traditional healers engaged in treating people with suicidal behaviour. Methodology: A qualitative design is used drawing on constant comparison method and thematic analysis. The analysis of the data is underpinned by the theoretical concepts of Bourdieu’s work. In-depth interviews were conducted with fifteen survivors of attempted suicide, eight mental health professionals and eight healers from Southern India. Results: Application of Bourdieu’s theory of symbolic power and violence, cultural capital and habitus to the analysis of data revealed the process of constant interaction among visible and invisible fields such as faith, power, control, family, religion and social systems which impact survivors’ disposition to situations. Disparities in gender and role structures within families, financial challenges, health concerns, abuse, and violence were commonly cited factors by all three groups of participants. A few survivors and healers attributed misfortunes and distress to magic, spells and ‘bad times’. Healers and professionals were particularly of the opinion that cultural transition has added to stress among people. Survivors considered religious and traditional methods of support as socially accepted norms. Medical assistance was sought only during apparent ill health. Psychosocial support was very rarely accessed and availed. A lack of awareness among family members and friends to identify mental health concerns and a wide gap between identification of severe stressors and treatment increased the risk of suicide and limited timely intervention. Conclusion: This study identified a set of cultural mechanisms that produced negative impact and led to attempted suicide. The role of culture in causing suicide and attempted suicide is explained by unraveling the dynamics of cultural mechanisms and support processes that survivors experienced and as reported by professionals and healers. This research evidence presents pathways into attempted suicide and a life away from suicide.

Bakgrund Suicid är ett folkhälsoproblem. Varje år tar mer än 700 000 personer sitt liv i världen. Under 2020 vårdades 6 666 personer i Sverige på sjukhus till följd av ett suicidförsök. Stigmatisering av suicidala personer förekommer både i samhället och inom hälso- och sjukvården. Patienter med suicidalt beteende söker vård inom alla delar av hälso- och sjukvården och vårdpersonal uppger ofta att de har en bristande kunskap om suicidalitet och vad som krävs för ett gott omhändertagande av dessa patienter. Det finns därför ett behov av att sammanställa aktuell forskning för att öka vårdpersonalens kunskap och förståelse för suicidalt beteende och mötet med dessa patienter. Syfte Syftet var att belysa hur patienter med suicidalt beteende upplever mötet med hälso- och sjukvården. Metod En icke-systematisk litteraturöversikt som baserades på 15 vetenskapliga originalartiklar med kvalitativ ansats. Artiklarna inhämtades från databaserna PubMed och CINAHL med hjälp av sökord i olika kombinationer. Artiklarna har genomgått kvalitetsgranskning utifrån Sophiahemmet Högskolas bedömningsunderlag för vetenskaplig klassificering och kvalitet. Resultatet sammanställdes och analyserades med en integrerad dataanalys. Resultat I sammanställningen av resultatet identifierades fyra huvudkategorier: Upplevelser av värdighet, Upplevelser av engagemang och partnerskap, Upplevelser av stigma samt Upplevelser av en trygg och säker vårdmiljö. Resultatet visade att upplevelsen av trygghet i mötet var den mest centrala aspekten för att forma ett partnerskap och för att uppnå en öppenhet kring det suicidala beteendet. Personcentrerad vård och ett ömsesidigt engagemang framkom vara av betydelse för att upprätthålla värdighet och lindra lidande. Slutsats Denna litteraturöversikt visade värdefulla möjligheter i ett partnerskap och ömsesidigt engagemang mellan patienter med suicidalt beteende och hälso- och sjukvården. Studien identifierade upplevelsen av trygghet och personcentrerad vård som centrala premisser i mötet för att suicidala patienter ska känna förtroende för vården. Med ökad kunskap och förståelse kan hälso- och sjukvården förbättra omhändertagandet av suicidala patienter och förhindra fler suicid. / Background  Suicide is a public health problem. Globally, every year more than 700 000 people commit suicide. In 2020, 6 666 people in Sweden were hospitalized as a result of a suicide attempt. Stigmatization of suicidal patients are prevalent both in society and in healthcare. Patients with suicidal behaviour seek care in all areas of healthcare. Healthcare personnel often state that they have a lack of knowledge about suicidality and what is required for good care of suicidal patients. For that reason, there is a need to compile latest research to increase healthcare personnels’ knowledge and understanding of suicidal behaviour and the encounter with these patients. Aim  The aim of this study was to illuminate how patients with suicidal behaviour experience the encounter with healthcare. Method  Non-systematic literature review based on 15 scientific articles with a qualitative approach. The articles were retrieved from the databases PubMed and CINAHL using keywords in various combinations. The articles have undergone a quality review based on Sophiahemmet University assessment basis for scientific classification and quality. The results were compiled and analyzed with an integrated data analysis. Results  In the compilation of the results, four main categories were identified: Experiences of dignity, Experiences of commitment and partnership, Experiences of stigma, and Experiences of a safe and secure care environment. The results showed that the experience of trust in the encounter was the most central aspect in order to form a partnership and for achieving openness about suicidal behaviour. Person-centered care and mutual commitment emerged to be significant for maintaining dignity. Conclusions  This literature review showed valuable opportunities in a partnership and mutual commitment between suicidal patients and healthcare. The study identified experiences of trust and person-centered care as central premises in the encounter, for suicidal patients to have confidence about the care. With increased knowledge and understanding, healthcare can improve the care of suicidal patients and prevent more suicide.

Bakgrund: Suicid är ett globalt folkhälsoproblem. I Sverige vårdades 2021 cirka 11 000 patienter som försökt begå suicid. Intensivvårdssjuksköterskor har en betydelsefull roll i vården och mötet med patienten som utfört ett suicidförsök. Människor som försökt begå suicid har ett lidande och behöver bemötas utifrån en helhet av kropp, själ och ande. Syfte: Att beskriva intensivvårdssjuksköterskors erfarenheter av att på en intensivvårdsavdelning vårda patienter som försökt begå suicid. Metod: Kvalitativ innehållsanalys med induktiv ansats. Tio intensivvårdssjuksköterskor med erfarenhet av att vårda patient efter suicidförsök intervjuades. Resultat: Analysen resulterade i fyra kategorier, Väcker känslor, Vårda både kropp och själ, Att skapa en trygg miljö och Att bemöta anhöriga. De fyra kategorierna är sedan uppdelade i nio subkategorier. Konklusion: Studiens resultat visar att intensivvårdssjuksköterskor erfar att omvårdnaden av patienter som försökt begå suicid är komplex. Olika uppfattningar framkommer angående om det ingår i intensivvårdssjuksköterskans roll att prata med patienten om suicidförsöket. Att intensivvårdssjuksköterskor har olika syn på detta kan eventuellt leda till att patienter inte får jämlik vård. Vidare forskning av ämnet behövs för att skapa riktlinjer och tydliggöra om det är intensivvårdssjuksköterskans uppgift att initiera samtal om suicidförsöket. / Background: Suicide is a global public health problem. In Sweden, approximately 11,000 patients who attempted suicide were treated in 2021. Intensive care nurses have an important role in the care and meeting with the patient who has attempted suicide. People who have attempted to commit suicide are suffering and the whole person needs to be treated, body, soul and spirit. Aim: To describe intensive care nurses' experiences of caring for patients who have attempted suicide in an intensive care unit. Method: A qualitative content analyses with an inductive approach. Ten intensive care nurses with experience from caring for patients after suicide attempt, where interviewed. Result: The analysis resulted in four categories, Evokes emotions, Caring for both body and soul, Creating a safe environment and Dealing with relatives. Conclusion: Intensive care nurses experience that the care of patients who have attempted suicide is complex. Different opinions emerge regarding whether it is part of the intensive care nurse's role to talk to the patient about the suicide attempt. Different views on this could potentially lead to patients not receiving equal care. Further research on the subject is needed to create guidelines and clarify whether it is the intensive care nurse's task to initiate conversations about the suicide attempt.

Notre sujet de thèse porte sur la contribution des journalistes caribéens au processus démocratique à travers le traitement des événements socio-politiques majeurs entre 1989 et 2009. Il s’agit de la tentative du coup d’état de juillet 1990 à Trinidad-et-Tobago et du mouvement social de 2009 en Guadeloupe.Cette étude part d'un état des lieux des concepts de journaliste, de démocratie et de liberté de la presse. Cette thèse vise à interroger le terme « démocratie » et l'éthique des journalistes. Il existe des chartes déontologiques, édictées par la profession des journalistes, qui reprennent les principes démocratiques. Nous avançons donc l'hypothèse selon laquelle les journalistes sont de véritables acteurs du processus démocratique. Garants de la démocratie, ils ont aussi une responsabilité sociale envers les citoyens.Cette recherche vise à analyser les événements socio-politiques majeurs dans les deux territoires entre 1989 et 2009. A travers ces événements, il s'agit de montrer la manière dont les journalistes contribuent au processus démocratique. Notre méthodologie consiste à analyser les articles de presse et les entretiens semi-directifs avec les journalistes pour comprendre comment ils travaillent et comprendre leur concept de liberté de la presse. / The present research deals with the involvement of Caribbean journalists in the emergence of democracy through media coverage of the major socio-political events between 1989 and 2009. It is the attempted coup d’etat in Trinidad and Tobago in July 1990 and the social movement in Guadeloupe in 2009.This study starts by defining concepts such as journalists, democracy and freedom of the press. This thesis aims at examining the term “democracy” and journalists' ethics. There are democratic principles in the code of ethics written by journalists themselves. This leads me to think that journalists are indeed major actors in the democratic process. Indeed, they are the guarantors of democracy because they have a social responsibility towards citizens.This research aims at analyzing the major socio-political events in both territories between 1989 and 2009. Through these events, I would like to show the way journalists contribute to the democratic process. That is why I analyzed the articles of the newspapers and interviews with journalists were conducted, in order to know in detail the way they work and their concept of freedom of the press.

Spiritual well-being is a well-established predictor of mental health, yet the potential mechanisms of this association are relatively unexplored. We examined the influence of spirituality, including religious and existential well-being, on depressive symptoms, and the potential mediating effect of optimism and pessimism, in a sample of 66 African American female suicide attempters. Participants were recruited from a large, urban hospital and completed the Spiritual Well-Being Scale, Life Orientation Test-Revised, and the Beck Depression Inventory-II. The association between spiritual well-being and depressive symptoms was mediated indirectly through both optimism and pessimism; greater religious and existential well-being was related to more optimism, and less pessimism and, in turn, to fewer depressive symptoms. Historically, spiritual well-being has been important to the African American community, and its beneficial effects on mental health might be explained, in part, by their effect on cognitive-emotional functioning.

O Brasil está na lista dos 10 países com o maior número de suicídios. Ao falar em tentativas de suicídio estima-se que a população em risco seja de 10 a 40 vezes maior se comparada com as que cometeram suicídio. Sabe-se que o destino dos pacientes que não tiveram êxito em suas tentativas é a internação psiquiatria. Frente a isto, este estudo teve por objetivo conhecer as vivências dos profissionais de enfermagem frente ao paciente com risco de suicídio. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório de caráter descritivo com referencial da pesquisa qualitativa. Foi realizada em uma Unidade de Internação Psiquiátrica em um Hospital Universitário do Sul do Brasil. A população do estudo foi composta por 20 profissionais de enfermagem e a coleta das informações ocorreu por meio de entrevista semi-estruturada com a seguinte questão norteadora: fale-me sobre suas vivências relacionadas à pacientes com risco de suicídio. A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio da análise de conteúdo de Bardin (2011). A realização deste trabalho possibilitou uma reflexão à cerca das vivências dos profissionais frente ao paciente com risco de suicídio. Ele permitiu a compreensão da visão através do cuidado frente ao paciente com esse risco e revelou o impacto na vida profissional e o cuidado diferenciado prestado pela equipe para esses pacientes. Lidar com pacientes que possuem ideação suicida, tentativas de suicídio prévio, desejos de morte e pensamentos de morte torna-se ambíguo ao que foi apreendido e do que se é pretendido ao se falar em cuidado, mas ao perceberem a melhora do paciente o profissional percebe que o que ele realmente precisa é de cuidado até que o seu quadro estabilize. A qualificação técnica e humana destes profissionais aumenta as chances de um contato mais próximo e contínuo facilitando a adesão ao tratamento e proporcionando um cuidado mais humano. Considera-se importante também um suporte psicológico à equipe aliado a um treinamento específico que reverta em melhoria da qualidade do atendimento ao paciente suicida. / Brazil is among the top of 10 countries with the highest number of suicides. Speaking at suicide is estimated that the population at risk is 10-40 times higher compared to those committed suicide. It is known that the patients who were unsuccessful in their attempts almost always go to a psychiatry hospital. Facing this, this study aimed to know the experiences of nursing staff with patients at risk of suicide. This is an exploratory study of descriptive character with qualitative research framework. Was performed in an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit of a University Hospital in southern Brazil. The study population was composed of 20 nursing professionals and the collection was through semi-structured interviews with the following guiding question: tell me about your experiences with patients at risk for suicide. Data analysis was performed using Bardin's content analysis (2011). This work enabled a reflection about the experiences of the professional in front of the patient at risk of suicide. He allowed the understanding the vision of care in front of the patient with that risk, the impact at work’s life and the special care provided by the nursing team for these patients. Dealing with patients who have suicidal ideation, suicide attempts prior, death wishes and thoughts of death becomes ambiguous to what was seized and what it is intended when we speak about care but when the nursing team realize the improvement of the patient realizes those professional know that what they really needs is care until your case stabilizes. The technical and human skill of these professionals increases the chances of a close contact and continuous facilitating adherence to treatment and providing a more humane care. It is considered important also a psychological support team coupled with a specific training that accrues in improving the quality of care for suicidal patients. / Brasil está entre los 10 países con el mayor número de suicidios. En su intervención en intentos de suicidio se estima que la población en riesgo es 10 a 40 veces mayor en comparación con las que se cometen suicidio. Es sabido que el destino de los pacientes que no tuvieron éxito en sus intentos es el hospital de psiquiatría. Frente a esto, este estudio tuvo el objetivo de conocer las experiencias del personal de enfermería a pacientes con riesgo de suicidio. Es un estudio exploratorio de carácter descriptivo con marco de investigación cualitativa. Se realizó en una unidad de hospitalización psiquiátrica en un Hospital Universitario del sur de Brasil. La población de estudio estuvo compuesta por 20 profesionales de enfermería y los dados se obtuvieron a través de entrevistas parcialmente estructuradas con la siguiente pregunta guía: háblame de sus experiencias relacionadas con los pacientes en riesgo de suicidio. Los datos fueron analizados mediante análisis de contenido de Bardin (2011). Este trabajo permitió una reflexión sobre las experiencias de lo profesional en lo cuidado al paciente en riesgo de suicidio. Él permitió la comprensión de la visión a cerca del cuidado al paciente con riesgo, reveló el impacto en el trabajo y el cuidado especial que proporciona el personal para estos pacientes. Tratar con pacientes que tienen ideas suicidas, intentos de suicidio previos, deseos de muerte y pensamientos de muerte se vuelve ambiguo a lo que fue capturado en los cursos de enfermería y cuando el profesional darse cuenta de la mejoría del paciente el ve que realmente lo que ellos necesitan son cuidados hasta que su molestia se estabilice. Las habilidades técnicas y humanas de estos profesionales aumentan las posibilidades de un contacto cercano, la adherencia facilitada al tratamiento y proporcionar una atención más humana. Se considera importante también un equipo de apoyo psicológico junto con una formación específica que se acumula en la mejora de la calidad de la atención a los pacientes suicidas.

O Brasil está na lista dos 10 países com o maior número de suicídios. Ao falar em tentativas de suicídio estima-se que a população em risco seja de 10 a 40 vezes maior se comparada com as que cometeram suicídio. Sabe-se que o destino dos pacientes que não tiveram êxito em suas tentativas é a internação psiquiatria. Frente a isto, este estudo teve por objetivo conhecer as vivências dos profissionais de enfermagem frente ao paciente com risco de suicídio. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório de caráter descritivo com referencial da pesquisa qualitativa. Foi realizada em uma Unidade de Internação Psiquiátrica em um Hospital Universitário do Sul do Brasil. A população do estudo foi composta por 20 profissionais de enfermagem e a coleta das informações ocorreu por meio de entrevista semi-estruturada com a seguinte questão norteadora: fale-me sobre suas vivências relacionadas à pacientes com risco de suicídio. A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio da análise de conteúdo de Bardin (2011). A realização deste trabalho possibilitou uma reflexão à cerca das vivências dos profissionais frente ao paciente com risco de suicídio. Ele permitiu a compreensão da visão através do cuidado frente ao paciente com esse risco e revelou o impacto na vida profissional e o cuidado diferenciado prestado pela equipe para esses pacientes. Lidar com pacientes que possuem ideação suicida, tentativas de suicídio prévio, desejos de morte e pensamentos de morte torna-se ambíguo ao que foi apreendido e do que se é pretendido ao se falar em cuidado, mas ao perceberem a melhora do paciente o profissional percebe que o que ele realmente precisa é de cuidado até que o seu quadro estabilize. A qualificação técnica e humana destes profissionais aumenta as chances de um contato mais próximo e contínuo facilitando a adesão ao tratamento e proporcionando um cuidado mais humano. Considera-se importante também um suporte psicológico à equipe aliado a um treinamento específico que reverta em melhoria da qualidade do atendimento ao paciente suicida. / Brazil is among the top of 10 countries with the highest number of suicides. Speaking at suicide is estimated that the population at risk is 10-40 times higher compared to those committed suicide. It is known that the patients who were unsuccessful in their attempts almost always go to a psychiatry hospital. Facing this, this study aimed to know the experiences of nursing staff with patients at risk of suicide. This is an exploratory study of descriptive character with qualitative research framework. Was performed in an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit of a University Hospital in southern Brazil. The study population was composed of 20 nursing professionals and the collection was through semi-structured interviews with the following guiding question: tell me about your experiences with patients at risk for suicide. Data analysis was performed using Bardin's content analysis (2011). This work enabled a reflection about the experiences of the professional in front of the patient at risk of suicide. He allowed the understanding the vision of care in front of the patient with that risk, the impact at work’s life and the special care provided by the nursing team for these patients. Dealing with patients who have suicidal ideation, suicide attempts prior, death wishes and thoughts of death becomes ambiguous to what was seized and what it is intended when we speak about care but when the nursing team realize the improvement of the patient realizes those professional know that what they really needs is care until your case stabilizes. The technical and human skill of these professionals increases the chances of a close contact and continuous facilitating adherence to treatment and providing a more humane care. It is considered important also a psychological support team coupled with a specific training that accrues in improving the quality of care for suicidal patients. / Brasil está entre los 10 países con el mayor número de suicidios. En su intervención en intentos de suicidio se estima que la población en riesgo es 10 a 40 veces mayor en comparación con las que se cometen suicidio. Es sabido que el destino de los pacientes que no tuvieron éxito en sus intentos es el hospital de psiquiatría. Frente a esto, este estudio tuvo el objetivo de conocer las experiencias del personal de enfermería a pacientes con riesgo de suicidio. Es un estudio exploratorio de carácter descriptivo con marco de investigación cualitativa. Se realizó en una unidad de hospitalización psiquiátrica en un Hospital Universitario del sur de Brasil. La población de estudio estuvo compuesta por 20 profesionales de enfermería y los dados se obtuvieron a través de entrevistas parcialmente estructuradas con la siguiente pregunta guía: háblame de sus experiencias relacionadas con los pacientes en riesgo de suicidio. Los datos fueron analizados mediante análisis de contenido de Bardin (2011). Este trabajo permitió una reflexión sobre las experiencias de lo profesional en lo cuidado al paciente en riesgo de suicidio. Él permitió la comprensión de la visión a cerca del cuidado al paciente con riesgo, reveló el impacto en el trabajo y el cuidado especial que proporciona el personal para estos pacientes. Tratar con pacientes que tienen ideas suicidas, intentos de suicidio previos, deseos de muerte y pensamientos de muerte se vuelve ambiguo a lo que fue capturado en los cursos de enfermería y cuando el profesional darse cuenta de la mejoría del paciente el ve que realmente lo que ellos necesitan son cuidados hasta que su molestia se estabilice. Las habilidades técnicas y humanas de estos profesionales aumentan las posibilidades de un contacto cercano, la adherencia facilitada al tratamiento y proporcionar una atención más humana. Se considera importante también un equipo de apoyo psicológico junto con una formación específica que se acumula en la mejora de la calidad de la atención a los pacientes suicidas.

O Brasil está na lista dos 10 países com o maior número de suicídios. Ao falar em tentativas de suicídio estima-se que a população em risco seja de 10 a 40 vezes maior se comparada com as que cometeram suicídio. Sabe-se que o destino dos pacientes que não tiveram êxito em suas tentativas é a internação psiquiatria. Frente a isto, este estudo teve por objetivo conhecer as vivências dos profissionais de enfermagem frente ao paciente com risco de suicídio. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório de caráter descritivo com referencial da pesquisa qualitativa. Foi realizada em uma Unidade de Internação Psiquiátrica em um Hospital Universitário do Sul do Brasil. A população do estudo foi composta por 20 profissionais de enfermagem e a coleta das informações ocorreu por meio de entrevista semi-estruturada com a seguinte questão norteadora: fale-me sobre suas vivências relacionadas à pacientes com risco de suicídio. A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio da análise de conteúdo de Bardin (2011). A realização deste trabalho possibilitou uma reflexão à cerca das vivências dos profissionais frente ao paciente com risco de suicídio. Ele permitiu a compreensão da visão através do cuidado frente ao paciente com esse risco e revelou o impacto na vida profissional e o cuidado diferenciado prestado pela equipe para esses pacientes. Lidar com pacientes que possuem ideação suicida, tentativas de suicídio prévio, desejos de morte e pensamentos de morte torna-se ambíguo ao que foi apreendido e do que se é pretendido ao se falar em cuidado, mas ao perceberem a melhora do paciente o profissional percebe que o que ele realmente precisa é de cuidado até que o seu quadro estabilize. A qualificação técnica e humana destes profissionais aumenta as chances de um contato mais próximo e contínuo facilitando a adesão ao tratamento e proporcionando um cuidado mais humano. Considera-se importante também um suporte psicológico à equipe aliado a um treinamento específico que reverta em melhoria da qualidade do atendimento ao paciente suicida. / Brazil is among the top of 10 countries with the highest number of suicides. Speaking at suicide is estimated that the population at risk is 10-40 times higher compared to those committed suicide. It is known that the patients who were unsuccessful in their attempts almost always go to a psychiatry hospital. Facing this, this study aimed to know the experiences of nursing staff with patients at risk of suicide. This is an exploratory study of descriptive character with qualitative research framework. Was performed in an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit of a University Hospital in southern Brazil. The study population was composed of 20 nursing professionals and the collection was through semi-structured interviews with the following guiding question: tell me about your experiences with patients at risk for suicide. Data analysis was performed using Bardin's content analysis (2011). This work enabled a reflection about the experiences of the professional in front of the patient at risk of suicide. He allowed the understanding the vision of care in front of the patient with that risk, the impact at work’s life and the special care provided by the nursing team for these patients. Dealing with patients who have suicidal ideation, suicide attempts prior, death wishes and thoughts of death becomes ambiguous to what was seized and what it is intended when we speak about care but when the nursing team realize the improvement of the patient realizes those professional know that what they really needs is care until your case stabilizes. The technical and human skill of these professionals increases the chances of a close contact and continuous facilitating adherence to treatment and providing a more humane care. It is considered important also a psychological support team coupled with a specific training that accrues in improving the quality of care for suicidal patients. / Brasil está entre los 10 países con el mayor número de suicidios. En su intervención en intentos de suicidio se estima que la población en riesgo es 10 a 40 veces mayor en comparación con las que se cometen suicidio. Es sabido que el destino de los pacientes que no tuvieron éxito en sus intentos es el hospital de psiquiatría. Frente a esto, este estudio tuvo el objetivo de conocer las experiencias del personal de enfermería a pacientes con riesgo de suicidio. Es un estudio exploratorio de carácter descriptivo con marco de investigación cualitativa. Se realizó en una unidad de hospitalización psiquiátrica en un Hospital Universitario del sur de Brasil. La población de estudio estuvo compuesta por 20 profesionales de enfermería y los dados se obtuvieron a través de entrevistas parcialmente estructuradas con la siguiente pregunta guía: háblame de sus experiencias relacionadas con los pacientes en riesgo de suicidio. Los datos fueron analizados mediante análisis de contenido de Bardin (2011). Este trabajo permitió una reflexión sobre las experiencias de lo profesional en lo cuidado al paciente en riesgo de suicidio. Él permitió la comprensión de la visión a cerca del cuidado al paciente con riesgo, reveló el impacto en el trabajo y el cuidado especial que proporciona el personal para estos pacientes. Tratar con pacientes que tienen ideas suicidas, intentos de suicidio previos, deseos de muerte y pensamientos de muerte se vuelve ambiguo a lo que fue capturado en los cursos de enfermería y cuando el profesional darse cuenta de la mejoría del paciente el ve que realmente lo que ellos necesitan son cuidados hasta que su molestia se estabilice. Las habilidades técnicas y humanas de estos profesionales aumentan las posibilidades de un contacto cercano, la adherencia facilitada al tratamiento y proporcionar una atención más humana. Se considera importante también un equipo de apoyo psicológico junto con una formación específica que se acumula en la mejora de la calidad de la atención a los pacientes suicidas.

Bakgrund Hälso- och sjukvården har ett stort ansvar för suicidnära personer. Majoriteten av de som i slutänden tar sitt liv har tidigare varit i kontakt med vården, där första mötet ofta sker tillsammans med sjuksköterskan. Det är inte ovanligt att protokoll och anvisningar för hur vårdpersonalen ska ge dessa personer en fullgod omvårdnad saknas. Detta tillsammans med en bristfällig grundutbildning i ämnet omvårdnad av suicidnära patienter, vilket således tillsammans utgör orsaker till att sjuksköterskan saknar kompetens och redskap när det kommer till hur denna specifika omvårdnad bör utföras. Det betyder att den omvårdnad som ges således enbart kan komma att vara grundad i sjuksköterskans egna egenskaper och åsikter vilket i sin tur leder till en ojämn vård. Syfte Syftet var att undersöka betydelsefulla aspekter för omvårdnaden av suicidnära patienter inom hälso- och sjukvård ur sjuksköterskans perspektiv. Metod En litteraturstudie användes för att undersöka betydelsefulla aspekter för omvårdnad av suicidnära patienter. Databaserna PubMed, Cinahl och PsycINFO användes för att söka fram 15 artiklar som kunde belysa de aktuella aspekterna. En kvalitativ integrerad innehållsanalys grundad av Kristensson (2014) gjordes på alla artiklar i resultatet. Resultat Studien resulterade i sex kategorier av faktorer med underkategorier av betydelse för omvårdnadskvalitén. Kommunikation mellan sjuksköterskan och patienten, utbildning, rutinernas betydelse, teamsamverkan, vårdrelationen och sjuksköterskans personliga egenskaper. Dessa kategorier utgjorde de aspekter som sjuksköterskan ansåg viktiga för omvårdnaden av suicidnära patienter och var avgörande i många fall för att sjuksköterskan skulle känna att de kunde ge god omvårdnad. Viktigast var framförallt en välfungerande kommunikation mellan sjuksköterskan och patienten och relationen mellan dem samt egenskaper som sjuksköterskans besitter och hens utbildningsnivå för att kunna hantera en situation med en suicidnära patient och ge god omvårdnad. Slutsats Det är viktigt att sjuksköterskan tar sig tid, kommunicerar och lyssnar på patienten för att kunna bygga upp en god relation tillsammans vilket möjliggör upprättandet av en individuell vårdplan och att en personcentrerad vård utförs. För att sjuksköterskan ska veta hur man går till väga för att skapa en välplanerad omvårdnad för patienten krävs relevant utbildning i bland annat rätt bemötande, omvårdnad, psykisk ohälsa och riskfaktorer för suicid. Ett genuint engagemang i patientens mående och relevant utbildning är grunden i god omvårdnad för suicidnära patienter.