The Epidemiology of Suicide Attempts and Suicidal Thoughts in Flanders
University Hospital, Ghent
50,000 participants
Dec 31, 2006
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Conditions
Summary
The objective of this study is to collect data in Flanders on the incidence of suicide attempts and suicidal ideation across various healthcare settings. The study also aims to assess the proportion of individuals who receive adequate aftercare following a suicide attempt and to systematically document the methods and means used in suicidal behavior.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Everyone who is admitted alive to the emergency department after a suicide attempt is included. All methods used during the suicide attempt are included. Regarding the method of suicide attempts, a distinction is made between self-injury (hanging, strangulation, drowning, stab and cut wounds, jumping from a height, etc.) and self-poisoning (ingestion of (psycho)pharmaceuticals, drugs, alcohol, chemicals, or other harmful substances).
- Everyone who is admitted with suicidal thoughts
Exclusion Criteria4
- Accidental overdose, e.g., someone taking medication for a medical condition without any intent to harm themselves
- Alcohol intoxication without any intent to harm oneself
- Accidental overdose involving party drugs
- Individuals who were deceased upon arrival at the hospital due to suicide
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Interventions
A semi-structured interview is utilized in general hospitals and other healthcare institutions by clinicians and nurses as part of the psychosocial assessment, with the aim of collecting standardized data on episodes of self-harm and individuals experiencing suicidal ideation. The interview consists of two parts: Part 1 is administered shortly after admission to the healthcare facility due to an episode of self-harm or reported suicidal thoughts. It is conducted by a trained nurse or psychologist. This section collects demographic information, characteristics of the self-harm episode, history of self-harm behavior, perceived social support, level of hopelessness, and current suicidal ideation. Part 2 focuses on a more in-depth exploration of the individual's psychological state. It assesses underlying motives for the self-harm or suicidal thoughts, perceived personal and interpersonal problems, and current and current thoughts of self-harm.
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NCT07021404