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[Suicide over weekend leave--a seldom regarded risk factor]

U Hoffmann-Richter1, A Bullinger, C Oesterreich

  • 1Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Basel.

Psychiatrische Praxis
|September 17, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Weekend leave from psychiatric hospitals significantly increases suicide risk. Inpatient suicide rates are low on weekends, but leave poses a distinct danger.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health
  • Suicidology

Context:

  • Inpatient suicide presents a complex challenge, with varying risk factors between weekdays and weekends.
  • Understanding the temporal dynamics of suicide is crucial for effective mental health care strategies.

Purpose:

  • To differentiate the qualitative and quantitative aspects of inpatient suicide occurring on weekdays versus weekends.
  • To assess the specific risks associated with weekend leave from psychiatric inpatient treatment.

Summary:

  • Retrospective analysis of 51 inpatient suicides revealed that 14 occurred during weekend leave, predominantly on Saturdays or Sundays.
  • While the rate of suicide within the hospital on weekend days is notably low, weekend leave emerged as a significant risk factor.

Impact:

  • Findings underscore the critical need to consider weekend leave as an independent risk factor for suicide in psychiatric patients.
  • This research can inform clinical practice and policy development to enhance patient safety during periods of leave.

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