Suicide risk in patients hospitalised because of an affective disorder: a follow-up study, 1973–1993
EH Høyer, AV Olesen, PB Mortensen - Journal of Affective Disorders, 2004 - Elsevier
EH Høyer, AV Olesen, PB Mortensen
Journal of Affective Disorders, 2004•ElsevierIntroduction: The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for suicide related to the course
of treatment. Method: All persons in Denmark hospitalised for the first time because of an
affective disorder during the period 1973–1993 were included. Results: In 53 466 patients,
suicide was the cause of death in 3141 (6%) cases. The risk of suicide was high both
immediately after admission and immediately following discharge. Increased risk was also
associated with short duration of affective disorder, a history of multiple admissions, male …
of treatment. Method: All persons in Denmark hospitalised for the first time because of an
affective disorder during the period 1973–1993 were included. Results: In 53 466 patients,
suicide was the cause of death in 3141 (6%) cases. The risk of suicide was high both
immediately after admission and immediately following discharge. Increased risk was also
associated with short duration of affective disorder, a history of multiple admissions, male …
Introduction
The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for suicide related to the course of treatment.
Method
All persons in Denmark hospitalised for the first time because of an affective disorder during the period 1973–1993 were included.
Results
In 53 466 patients, suicide was the cause of death in 3141 (6%) cases. The risk of suicide was high both immediately after admission and immediately following discharge. Increased risk was also associated with short duration of affective disorder, a history of multiple admissions, male gender, and increasing age.
Limitations
We were not able to distinguish with certainty between manic and depressive episodes in bipolar disorder. Prior suicide attempts could not be included in the analyses. Lack of operationalised diagnostic criteria.
Conclusions
Patients hospitalised because of an affective disorder are a highly relevant target group for suicide prevention. There is a need for improvement of preventive measures during admission and at discharge. Likewise, there is a need for preventive measures which can minimize the risk of relapse in affective disorders.
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