Suicidality: An Evolutionary Concept Analysis.

Suicidality: An Evolutionary Concept Analysis.
Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2020 Aug 12;:1-12
Authors: Keefner TP, Stenvig T
Abstract
Suicide is a preventable health problem. Multiple definitions and inconsistent use of the term suicidality can result in failure to properly recognize suicide risk and behavior and confuses suicide research. Clarification of the suicidality concept is needed to facilitate the care for individuals at risk for suicide. Using Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis method, this analysis describes the breadth and scope of the suicidality concept. Findings indicate suicidality covers a spectrum of suicidal risk and levels of emotional suffering and intent. The analysis does not draw definite conclusions, but outlines a direction for further research.
PMID: 32783693 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing - August 14, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Issues Ment Health Nurs Source Type: research