Survey of Australian and Canadian Community Pharmacists' Experiences With Patients at Risk of Suicide.
Community mental health services
Suicide and self-destructive behavior
Journal
Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.)
ISSN: 1557-9700
Titre abrégé: Psychiatr Serv
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9502838
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 03 2020
01 03 2020
Historique:
pubmed:
21
11
2019
medline:
15
1
2021
entrez:
21
11
2019
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
The study's objective was to examine Canadian and Australian community pharmacists' experiences with people at risk of suicide. A survey was developed and administered online. Countries were compared by Fisher's exact and t tests. Multivariable logistic-regression analysis was used to identify variables associated with preparedness to help someone in a suicidal crisis. The survey was completed by 235 Canadian and 161 Australian pharmacists. Most (85%) interacted with someone at risk of suicide at least once, and 66% experienced voluntary patient disclosure of suicidal thoughts. More Australians than Canadians had mental health crisis training (p<0.001). Preparedness to help in a suicidal crisis was negatively associated with being Canadian, having a patient who died by suicide, lacking training and confidence, and permissive attitudes toward suicide. Several perceived barriers impede pharmacists' abilities to help patients who voluntarily disclose suicidal thoughts. Gatekeeper and related suicide prevention strategy training for community pharmacists is warranted.
Identifiants
pubmed: 31744430
doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.201900244
doi:
Types de publication
Comparative Study
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
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