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Development and Evaluation of a Guideline for Nursing Care of Suicidal Patients With Schizophrenia
Author(s) -
Meerwijk Esther L.,
Van Meijel Berno,
Van Den Bout Jan,
Kerkhof Ad,
De Vogel Wim,
Grypdonck Mieke
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6163.2009.00239.x
Subject(s) - guideline , medicine , nursing , schizophrenia (object oriented programming) , mental health , health care , psychiatry , psychology , family medicine , pathology , economics , economic growth
PURPOSE. The purpose of this study was to develop and test an evidence‐based guideline that would support nursing care for suicidal patients with schizophrenia. DESIGN AND METHODS. Systematic review of the literature and consultation of experts preceded completion of the guideline. Twenty‐one nurses from two mental health institutions tested the guideline for feasibility in nursing practice. FINDINGS. The guideline was found to support discussing suicidality with patients and assessing suicide risk. Participants endorsed implementation of the guideline in mental health care. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS. Nurses who care for patients with schizophrenia are advised to use this guideline as a foundation for their care.