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Deliberate self-harm: how do patients view their treatment?
The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
|November 1, 1986
Summary
Patients experiencing deliberate self-harm perceived family attitudes as unsympathetic, differing from hospital staff views. This perception was linked to repeated self-harm behaviors, highlighting the need for supportive family environments.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Deliberate self-harm is a significant public health concern.
- Patient perceptions of care influence treatment outcomes.
- Family attitudes can impact mental health recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate patient perspectives on attitudes towards deliberate self-harm.
- To compare patient views with reported staff attitudes.
- To explore the association between perceived family attitudes and self-harm repetition.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study exploring patient experiences.
- Comparative analysis of patient and staff reported attitudes.
- Statistical analysis to identify associations between perceived attitudes and self-harm behavior.
Main Results:
- Patients' views on hospital staff attitudes differed significantly from staff self-reports.
- Patients perceived family attitudes as unsympathetic.
- A significant association was found between perceived unsympathetic family attitudes and repeated self-harm.
Conclusions:
- Patient perceptions of care, particularly from family, are crucial in managing deliberate self-harm.
- Interventions should address family dynamics and support systems.
- Addressing perceived unsympathetic family attitudes may reduce self-harm repetition.