scholarly journals What are the physical and psychological health effects of suicide bereavement on family members? Protocol for an observational and interview mixed-methods study in Ireland

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. e014707 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ailbhe Spillane ◽  
Celine Larkin ◽  
Paul Corcoran ◽  
Karen Matvienko-Sikar ◽  
Ella Arensman
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Suicide Bereavement ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

scholarly journals What are the physical and psychological health effects of suicide bereavement on family members? An observational and interview mixed-methods study in Ireland

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e019472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ailbhe Spillane ◽  
Karen Matvienko-Sikar ◽  
Celine Larkin ◽  
Paul Corcoran ◽  
Ella Arensman
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Next Of Kin ◽  
Suicide Bereavement ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
The Impact

ObjectivesResearch focussing on the impact of suicide bereavement on family members’ physical and psychological health is scarce. The aim of this study was to examine how family members have been physically and psychologically affected following suicide bereavement. A secondary objective of the study was to describe the needs of family members bereaved by suicide.DesignA mixed-methods study was conducted, using qualitative semistructured interviews and additional quantitative self-report measures of depression, anxiety and stress (DASS-21).SettingConsecutive suicide cases and next-of-kin were identified by examining coroner’s records in Cork City and County, Ireland from October 2014 to May 2016.ParticipantsEighteen family members bereaved by suicide took part in a qualitative interview. They were recruited from the Suicide Support and Information System: A Case-Control Study (SSIS-ACE), where family members bereaved by suicide (n=33) completed structured measures of their well-being.ResultsQualitative findings indicated three superordinate themes in relation to experiences following suicide bereavement: (1) co-occurrence of grief and health reactions; (2) disparity in supports after suicide and (3) reconstructing life after deceased’s suicide. Initial feelings of guilt, blame, shame and anger often manifested in enduring physical, psychological and psychosomatic difficulties. Support needs were diverse and were often related to the availability or absence of informal support by family or friends. Quantitative results indicated that the proportion of respondents above the DASS-21 cut-offs respectively were 24% for depression, 18% for anxiety and 27% for stress.ConclusionsHealthcare professionals’ awareness of the adverse physical and psychosomatic health difficulties experienced by family members bereaved by suicide is essential. Proactively facilitating support for this group could help to reduce the negative health sequelae. The effects of suicide bereavement are wide-ranging, including high levels of stress, depression, anxiety and physical health difficulties.

scholarly journals Should Researchers Offer Results to Family Members of Cancer Biobank Participants? A Mixed-Methods Study of Proband and Family Preferences

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah R. Gordon ◽  
Carmen Radecki Breitkopf ◽  
Marguerite Robinson ◽  
Wesley O. Petersen ◽  
Jason S. Egginton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Mixed Methods Study

scholarly journals Drowning among fishing communities on the Tanzanian shore of lake Victoria: a mixed-methods study to examine incidence, risk factors and socioeconomic impact

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. e032428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilary S Whitworth ◽  
Joyce Pando ◽  
Christian Hansen ◽  
Natasha Howard ◽  
Amen Moshi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Lake Victoria ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
Socioeconomic Impact ◽  
Fishing Communities ◽  
Socioeconomic Impacts

ObjectivesTo estimate the incidence of unintentional fatal drowning and describe associated risk factors among Lake Victoria fishing communities, and to assess perceived social, financial and other impacts among families and colleagues of persons who drowned.DesignA retrospective, observational mixed-methods study, conducted between September 2017 and February 2018.SettingEight Tanzanian fishing communities on Lake Victoria.ParticipantsPersons who drowned in the preceding 24 months were identified using an extensive community networking approach. Adult family members, colleagues or community members familiar with the habits and behaviours of people who drowned and/or circumstances of drowning incidents participated in surveys (n=44) and in-depth interviews (n=22).Main outcome measuresPooled drowning incidence, with sensitivity analyses allowing for uncertainties in population estimates. Risk factors were identified through the evaluation of behavioural characteristics of persons who drowned and circumstances of drowning incidents. Perceived socioeconomic impacts were assessed through semi-structured interviews with their family members and colleagues.ResultsThe estimated drowning incidence was 217/100 000 person-years (95% CI 118 to 425/100 000). Of 86 victims identified, 70 (81%) were fishermen (79% aged 18–40 years; all men) and 9 were children (all ≤10 years). All deaths occurred in the lake. Most adults (65/77; 84%) were fishing from a boat when they drowned; 57/77 (74%) died in the evening (from ~5 pm) or at night. Six children (67%) drowned while swimming/playing at the lakeshore unsupervised. Few victims (2/86; 2%) were wearing a life jacket at the time of death. Reported socioeconomic impacts of these deaths ranged from income loss to family break-up.ConclusionsDrowning is a significant risk in Tanzanian lakeside fishing communities, with estimated mortality exceeding national incidence rates of fatal malaria, tuberculosis or HIV, but preventative strategies appear uncommon. Socioeconomic impact at the family level may be substantial. Intervention strategies are required to reduce the drowning burden among this neglected at-risk population.

scholarly journals Perspectives of patients and family members regarding psychological support using intensive care diaries: An exploratory mixed methods study

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 263-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leanne M Aitken ◽  
Janice Rattray ◽  
Justin Kenardy ◽  
Alastair M Hull ◽  
Amanda J Ullman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Psychological Support ◽  
Mixed Methods Study

scholarly journals Experiences of an Emergency Department Visit Among Older Adults and Their Families: Qualitative Findings From a Mixed-Methods Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 346-356
Author(s):  
Deniz Cetin-Sahin ◽  
Francine Ducharme ◽  
Jane McCusker ◽  
Nathalie Veillette ◽  
Sylvie Cossette ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Home Care Services ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Ed Visits ◽  
Family Perceptions

Background: Emergency department (ED) visits are critical events for older adults, but little is known regarding their experiences, particularly about their physical needs, the involvement of accompanying family members, and the transition back to the community. Objective: To explore experiences of an ED visit among patients aged 75 and older. Methods: In a mixed-methods study, a cohort of patients aged 75 and older (or a family member) discharged from the ED back to the community was recruited from 4 urban EDs. A week following discharge, structured telephone interviews supplemented with open-ended questions were conducted. A subsample (76 patients, 32 family members) was purposefully selected. Verbatim transcripts of responses to the open-ended questions were thematically analyzed. Results: Experiences related to physical needs included comfort, equipment supporting mobility and autonomy, help when needed, and access to drink and food. Family members required opportunities to provide patient support and greater involvement in their care. At discharge, patients/families required adequate discharge education, resolution of their health problem, information on medications, and greater certainty about planned follow-up medical and home care services. Conclusions: Our findings suggest several areas that could be targeted to improve patient and family perceptions of the care at an ED visit.

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