Experience of Health Care Services After a Suicide Attempt: Results from an Online Survey

Fiona L. Shand; Philip J. Batterham; Jade K.Y. Chan; Jane Pirkis; Matthew J. Spittal; Alan Woodward; Helen Christensen

doi:10.1111/sltb.12399

Experience of Health Care Services After a Suicide Attempt: Results from an Online Survey

Fiona L. Shand^*, Philip J. Batterham, Jade K.Y. Chan, Jane Pirkis, Matthew J. Spittal, Alan Woodward, Helen Christensen

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Failure to provide follow-up care after a suicide attempt is associated with increased risk of reattempt. This online survey examined the experiences of patients of the Australian health system after a suicide attempt. Just over half of the participants had a psychiatric assessment within 1 week of their attempt. Fewer than half believed they had been offered enough help. Low service satisfaction was associated with lower help-seeking intentions. Support for individuals who have made a suicide attempt needs to be enhanced, and an integrated approach to care is required, including improved referral pathways and staff attitudinal change.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	779-787
Number of pages	9
Journal	Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
Volume	48
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/sltb.12399
Publication status	Published - Dec 2018

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