Co-constructing conversations about suicide: the Meeting Space Framework.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Psychology
• Sociology

Background:

• Student nurses require specific communication skills for discussing suicide.
• Existing frameworks may not adequately address the nuances of suicide-related dialogues.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a framework for facilitating meaningful conversations about suicide among student nurses.
• To explore the essential elements of supportive communication in suicide discussions.

Main Methods:

• Interpretive methodology utilizing constructivist grounded theory.
• Theoretical underpinning from symbolic interactionism.
• Data analysis focused on identifying core categories and themes.

Main Results:

• The 'Meeting Space Framework' was developed, highlighting the importance of 'illuminating space'.
• Meaningful conversations are co-created within positive, human-centered encounters.
• Distinction made between positive (human pivotal) and negative (unceremonious pivotal) encounters.

Conclusions:

• A specific 'meeting space' characterized by humanness is crucial for effective suicide conversations.
• Focusing on the whole person, beyond the label of 'suicide', is essential.
• The framework provides a foundation for training and supporting nurses in these sensitive discussions.