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Near-hanging and its management in the acute inpatient mental health setting
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-18, 00:43 authored by Molloy, L, Brady, M, Beckett, P, Joy PertileJoy PertileBeing admitted to an inpatient mental health unit does not necessarily protect a patient against suicidal behavior. Given their purpose and design, these clinical areas can provide a safe environment for reducing hanging deaths. Strategies for reducing suicide by hanging in acute inpatient units should include ongoing review of the safety of the environment and the emergency management of near-hanging. After receiving a request from inpatient nursing staff to develop an education program focused on the emergency management of near-hanging, the authors undertook a review of the literature to (a) identify the evidence base within this area and (b) establish an effective means to promote safe practice with the staff. This article provides a synthesis of the literature review and its implications for nursing practice.
History
Publication title
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health ServicesVolume
52Issue
5Pagination
41-45ISSN
0279-3695Department/School
School of NursingPublisher
Slack IncPlace of publication
6900 Grove Rd, Thorofare, USA, Nj, 08086Rights statement
Copyright 2014 SLACK IncRepository Status
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