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Responding to in-patient suicide.

P E Hodgkinson1

  • 1Henry de Bracton Clinic, Bexley Hospital, Kent, UK.

The British Journal of Medical Psychology
|December 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

This study details staff experiences with in-patient suicide, examining their reactions through bereavement theory. Similarities were found with spouse survivors, highlighting the need for organizational support for staff and clients.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • In-patient suicide presents unique challenges for healthcare staff.
  • Understanding staff and client responses is crucial for effective support.
  • Bereavement theory offers a framework for analyzing grief reactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail a personal experience of in-patient suicide.
  • To describe staff challenges in processing this tragedy.
  • To examine staff and client support needs.

Main Methods:

  • Case study of an in-patient suicide event.
  • Analysis of staff responses using bereavement theory.
  • Comparison with spouse survivor responses to suicide.

Main Results:

  • Staff reactions share similarities with bereaved family systems, especially spouse survivors.
  • Emotional content of staff reactions is significant.
  • Organizational support structures play a key role in staff coping.

Conclusions:

  • In-patient suicide elicits profound grief responses in staff.
  • Bereavement theory provides valuable insights into staff coping mechanisms.
  • Enhanced organizational support is vital for staff and clients affected by suicide.

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