Existential loneliness and life suffering in being a suicide survivor: a reflective lifeworld research study

Nilsson, Christína; Blomberg, Karin; Bremer, Anders

doi:10.1080/17482631.2022.2122157

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“…This study shows that next of kin possess knowledge about the suicidal progression itself by their own experiences of it. This knowledge might be of value in reaching and understanding silent parts of suicidality (Nilsson et al, 2022; Orbach, 2008). This study contributes a widened perspective on how next of kins' knowledge of suicidality and its progression could be useful for research, and in the longer term, in assessing and caring for suicidal patients in a clinical setting.…”

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Trajectory of suicide as a transformation in obscurity—As told by the deceased's next of kin

Ovox,

Wärdig,

Hultsjö

et al. 2023

Int J Mental Health Nurs

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There is a collective call from the field of suicide research for studies on the individual dynamics of suicidality in order to understand the deadliness of the suicidal process. This study examines the deceased next of kin's (‘survivor's) experience of the suicidal process in order to gain perspectives that can be used in the preventive care of suicidal patients. The aim of this study was to explore the suicide process through the suicide survivor's experience. The study is designed and conducted through a phenomenological, reflective lifeworld approach. Twelve in‐depth interviews concerning lived experiences of a suicide were conducted. The suicide process is described as the emerging of an obscured transformation of self, and an aligning to this changing understanding of self that forms a unique suicidal death course. This death course contains the co‐occurrence of life and death orientations. Survivors' collected knowledge of a suicidal trajectory helps us understand the life conditions of a suicidal person that has ended their life. Life orientation and experiences of self‐governance are critical parts of a suicidal trajectory and can have great preventive potential for care and assessments during suicidality. The Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) were used for the reporting structure of this article.

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Trajectory of suicide as a transformation in obscurity—As told by the deceased's next of kin

Ovox,

Wärdig,

Hultsjö

et al. 2023

Int J Mental Health Nurs

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“…The methods by which notification of death is made assume particular importance in the event of a traumatic death. Numerous studies show that empathic, sensitive, and attentive communication with recipients can represent a first opportunity to support the victim’s survivors and prevent the development of pathologies such as persistent and complicated bereavement disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder [ 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ].…”

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Best Practices for Notification of Unexpected, Violent, and Traumatic Death: A Scoping Review

Leo

Zammarrelli²,

Marinato³

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Background: Death reporting is a delicate task. The ways in which it is carried out can have a significant impact on both the recipient and the notifier, especially in the event of a sudden, violent, and traumatic death. Empathetic, sensitive, and attentive communication with survivors can represent a first opportunity to support the bereavement process. The acquisition of specific skills for the delivery of the death notification is necessary for the professional who carries out the communication to increase self-efficacy, knowledge, and perception of competence in this area. Objective: To map what the literature has produced on the theme of best practices for the notification of unexpected, violent, and traumatic deaths and to provide guidance for the formulation of appropriate best practices and the development of effective educational programs. Methods: A review was conducted using the PRISMA Scoping Review extension on English language literature published between 1966 and 2022. Results: Starting from the initial 3781 titles, 67 articles were selected. From a thematic point of view, the analysis of the contents made it possible to identify five dimensions: (1) general guidelines in relation to various professional figures; (2) specific protocols; (3) guidelines for notifying death to children; (4) guidelines for notification of death by telephone; and (5) recommendations and suggestions for death notification training programs. Discussion: Death notification is configured as a process, divided into sequential phases. The act of notification constitutes the central phase during which communication is carried out. The communication of death is context-specific; therefore, it should require the creation of specific protocols for the various professions involved in the task, along with targeted theoretical and practical training. Conclusions: The importance of defining specific guidelines for the various professionals and standardized programs of theoretical and practical training emerges. The implementation of future sectoral studies will allow evaluations of the effectiveness of these protocols and programs.

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Existential loneliness and life suffering in being a suicide survivor: a reflective lifeworld research study

Cited by 2 publications

References 34 publications

Trajectory of suicide as a transformation in obscurity—As told by the deceased's next of kin

Trajectory of suicide as a transformation in obscurity—As told by the deceased's next of kin

Best Practices for Notification of Unexpected, Violent, and Traumatic Death: A Scoping Review

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