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Suicide by burning.

J H Scully, R Hutcherson

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |July 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Nine percent of patients admitted to a university hospital burn unit attempted suicide, with flammable liquids being the most common method. Schizophrenia was the most frequent psychiatric diagnosis among these patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Burn Surgery
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Suicide attempts are a significant concern in healthcare settings.
    • Burn injuries can be associated with severe psychological distress and suicidal ideation.
    • Understanding the demographics and methods of suicide attempts in burn patients is crucial for prevention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the incidence of suicide attempts among patients admitted to a university hospital burn unit.
    • To identify the common methods used in suicide attempts within this population.
    • To ascertain the most prevalent psychiatric diagnoses associated with suicide attempts in burn patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective chart review of patients admitted to a university hospital burn unit.

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  • Analysis of patient demographics, psychiatric diagnoses, and methods of self-harm.
  • Calculation of the incidence of suicide attempts and mortality rates.

    • Main Results:

    • Out of 164 admitted patients, 15 (9%) had a history of attempted suicide.
    • Five of the 15 patients who attempted suicide died.
    • The most common method of attempted suicide was the use of flammable liquids.
    • Schizophrenia was the most frequent psychiatric diagnosis identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Suicide attempts represent a notable proportion of admissions to burn units.
    • Flammable liquid ingestion/application is a high-risk method for suicide attempts in burn patients.
    • Effective psychiatric screening and management are essential for burn patients, particularly those with a history of schizophrenia.