Safe clinical practice for patients hospitalised in mental health wards during a suicidal crisis: qualitative study of patient experiences.
Berg SH, Rørtveit K, Walby FA, et al. Safe clinical practice for patients hospitalised in mental health wards during a suicidal crisis: qualitative study of patient experiences. BMJ Open. 2020;10(11):e040088. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-040088.
Patient safety is an emerging focus within the mental health field. This qualitative study highlights three themes of perceived safe clinical care for patients in a suicidal crisis – being recognized as suicidal, receiving personalized treatment, and adapting care to meet fluctuating behaviors.