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Background <p>The ruling of the German Federal Constitutional Court of February 2020 might reinforce patients to be more straightforward about suicidal ideation. This study aims&#xa0;1) to evaluate experiences of healthcare professionals with suicidal ideation within the therapeutic context and their awareness of suicide prevention services and&#xa0;2) to assess their resources and need for institutional support.</p> Methods <p>Online survey of all healthcare professionals of an academic tertiary hospital between February and March 2024. The analysis was conducted quantitatively; free-text responses were analysed for content.</p> Results <p>Of the 741 healthcare professionals who participated, 83% experienced a&#xa0;situation of suicidal ideation within the therapeutic context 1&#xa0;to &gt; 5 times; 42% were asked for suicide assistance. Only 33% knew specific suicide prevention services. As resources to cope with suicidal ideation, they named “knowledge of human nature” (78%) and “interprofessional consultation” (74%). The need for “training” (68%), “communication guidelines” (55%) and “supervision” (36%) was outlined.</p> Discussion <p>Most participating healthcare professionals experienced suicidal ideation within the therapeutic context, and a&#xa0;relevant portion was asked for suicide assistance. However, suicide prevention services were less well known. As suicide wishes may increase in hospitals, strategies to provide prevention information and hospital staff support are essential.</p>

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Artikulation von Suizidwünschen von Patient:innen im Behandlungskontext – Erfahrungen und Unterstützungsbedarf von Krankenhausmitarbeitenden

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    2026年2月9日

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  • Anna-Christin Willert,
  • Julia Rohe,
  • Anja Prass,
  • Johann Ahn,
  • Susanne Michl

摘要

Background

The ruling of the German Federal Constitutional Court of February 2020 might reinforce patients to be more straightforward about suicidal ideation. This study aims 1) to evaluate experiences of healthcare professionals with suicidal ideation within the therapeutic context and their awareness of suicide prevention services and 2) to assess their resources and need for institutional support.

Methods

Online survey of all healthcare professionals of an academic tertiary hospital between February and March 2024. The analysis was conducted quantitatively; free-text responses were analysed for content.

Results

Of the 741 healthcare professionals who participated, 83% experienced a situation of suicidal ideation within the therapeutic context 1 to > 5 times; 42% were asked for suicide assistance. Only 33% knew specific suicide prevention services. As resources to cope with suicidal ideation, they named “knowledge of human nature” (78%) and “interprofessional consultation” (74%). The need for “training” (68%), “communication guidelines” (55%) and “supervision” (36%) was outlined.

Discussion

Most participating healthcare professionals experienced suicidal ideation within the therapeutic context, and a relevant portion was asked for suicide assistance. However, suicide prevention services were less well known. As suicide wishes may increase in hospitals, strategies to provide prevention information and hospital staff support are essential.