Pilot Study Results
The number of SAs and intervention plans com- pleted during the pilot study are shown in Table 2. From this table, it can be seen that the basic and advanced SA and intervention plans were not completed by all nurses. The reasons nurses men- tioned for not applying the guideline were positive symptoms of schizophrenia and low verbal intelli- gence of the patients, which hindered communica- tion. Furthermore, the nurses thought it better to refrain from assessing suicidality when patients were focusing on rehabilitation (e.g., restoring independent living, employment, study). During the interviews, nurses indicated that the patients’ responses to application of the guideline were very positive. Although speaking about their suicidality had not been easy for the patients (more than once they reacted emotionally to the questions), they expressed appreciation for having been given the opportunity to talk about suicidality and related issues. One patient responded that it was the first time someone had asked about suicidal thoughts, and that he had found it difficult to bring up the issue himself. Seventeen of the participating nurses filled in the questionnaire after the pilot study. Table 1 shows their responses (average ratings and standard deviation). The remainder of the results of the pilot study are described in relation to the topic areas that were covered by the questionnaire. Where appli- cable, average questionnaire ratings are indicated in the text.
Pilot Study ResultsThe number of SAs and intervention plans com- pleted during the pilot study are shown in Table 2. From this table, it can be seen that the basic and advanced SA and intervention plans were not completed by all nurses. The reasons nurses men- tioned for not applying the guideline were positive symptoms of schizophrenia and low verbal intelli- gence of the patients, which hindered communica- tion. Furthermore, the nurses thought it better to refrain from assessing suicidality when patients were focusing on rehabilitation (e.g., restoring independent living, employment, study). During the interviews, nurses indicated that the patients’ responses to application of the guideline were very positive. Although speaking about their suicidality had not been easy for the patients (more than once they reacted emotionally to the questions), they expressed appreciation for having been given the opportunity to talk about suicidality and related issues. One patient responded that it was the first time someone had asked about suicidal thoughts, and that he had found it difficult to bring up the issue himself. Seventeen of the participating nurses filled in the questionnaire after the pilot study. Table 1 shows their responses (average ratings and standard deviation). The remainder of the results of the pilot study are described in relation to the topic areas that were covered by the questionnaire. Where appli- cable, average questionnaire ratings are indicated in the text.
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