Nurse-patient help relation after suicide attempt

Authors

  • Rita de Cássia Avanci Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto; Hospital das Clínicas de Ribeirão Preto; Unidade de Emergência
  • Antonia Regina Ferreira Furegato Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Departamento de Enfermagem Psiquiátrica e Ciências Humanas
  • Maria Cecília Morais Scatena Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto; Hospital das Clínicas de Ribeirão Preto; Unidade de Emergência
  • Luiz Jorge Pedrão Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Departamento de Enfermagem Psiquiátrica e Ciências Humanas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v5i1p1-15

Keywords:

Psychiatric Nursing, Suicide, Interpersonal Relations, Care

Abstract

This study aimed to present an analysis of a therapeutic relation between nurse and patient following suicide attempt. Patient hospitalized in Emergency Unit due to caustic soda ingestion. Care interaction according to the humanist model was taped and transcribed. The analysis presented four stages: 1) The exam: The nurse listened to the patient and stimulated expression, clarifying technical procedures. An empathic process of trust was initiated; 2) Homesickness: Patient expressed feelings regarding home and family; 3) Suicide Attempt: Verbalized her experience (suicide attempt), perceiving her participation and performing self-reflection; 4) The daily routine: Expressed other feelings in her daily routine.

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Published

2009-02-01

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2009)

Section

Original Article

How to Cite

Avanci, R. de C., Furegato, A. R. F., Scatena, M. C. M., & Pedrão, L. J. (2009). Nurse-patient help relation after suicide attempt. SMAD Revista Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool E Drogas (Edição Em Português), 5(1), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v5i1p1-15