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Experiences of a Recovery-Oriented Caring Approach to Suicidal Behavior: A Single-Case Study
Linda Sellin1, Tomas Kumlin1, Tuula Wallsten2
1Mälardalen University, Västerås, Sweden.
Qualitative Health Research
|June 18, 2019
Summary
A new recovery-oriented caring approach (ROCA) helped a suicidal patient express hopelessness and seek support. This approach fosters a shared language among patients, families, and nurses for personalized mental health care planning.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Nursing
- Psychiatric Care
- Patient Recovery
Background:
- Limited research exists on mental health nurses' motivations for fostering recovery in suicidal patients.
- Understanding patient experiences with new care approaches is crucial for effective mental health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and evaluate a novel recovery-oriented caring approach (ROCA) from the perspective of a suicidal patient.
- To assess the patient's experience within the context of close relatives and nursing staff.
- To evaluate the potential of ROCA in facilitating patient recovery and care planning.
Main Methods:
- Employed a single-case study design.
- Utilized a qualitative-quantitative (qual-quan) mixed-methods approach.
- Recruited one patient, one close relative, and three nurses from a Swedish psychiatric clinic.
Main Results:
- The ROCA empowered the patient to articulate their experiences of hopelessness and request support.
- The approach shifted the patient's perspective away from viewing suicide as the sole option.
- ROCA facilitated the development of a common language among patient, relatives, and nurses.
Conclusions:
- The recovery-oriented caring approach (ROCA) shows potential in supporting suicidal patients to navigate hopelessness.
- ROCA can enhance communication and collaboration among patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- This approach can serve as a foundation for individualized patient care planning in mental health settings.
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