Conley, Natalie, Rouen, Christopher, Park, Tanya, and West, Caryn (2022) Nurses hold the key to improving outcomes for people who present with self-harm. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, 27 (8). pp. 50-51.

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Abstract

Self-harming behaviours are complex, multifaceted and are increasingly acknowledged as a significant public health concern. (1)

An act of self-harm is considered the strongest indicator of future suicide. Individuals who have self-harmed over 30 times are more likely to die by suicide in theyear following a self-harm event than individuals who have not self-harmed. (2)

Self-harming behaviours and intentions range from superficial cutting and conscious recklessness that may cause harm to more damaging and lethal events that require urgent medical attention, such as hanging and severe cases of self-poisoning. (3)

After a self-harm event, individuals are most likely to receive their initial care from a nurse when presenting to health facilities.

Item ID:	82253
Item Type:	Article (Commentary)
ISSN:	2202-7114
Date Deposited:	01 May 2024 00:06
FoR Codes:	42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4205 Nursing > 420501 Acute care @ 100%
SEO Codes:	20 HEALTH > 2002 Evaluation of health and support services > 200204 Health inequalities @ 100%
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