Osgood N J, Brant B A
Virginia Commonwealth University.
Suicide Life Threat Behav. 1990 Summer;20(2):113-22.
Questionnaires were mailed to a random sample of administrators of 1,080 long-term care facilities, in order to obtain information on the extent and nature of overt suicide and intentional life-threatening behavior (ILTB). Rates were calculated for death for overt suicides and ILTB. In-depth case studies, involving observation, interviews, and examination of medical records, were conducted in four facilities. Quantitative analysis revealed that white males were most at risk. Refusing to eat or drink and refusing medications were the most common suicidal behaviors. Depression, loneliness, feelings of family rejection, and loss were significant factors.
问卷被邮寄给1080家长期护理机构的管理人员随机样本，以获取关于公开自杀和故意危及生命行为（ILTB）的程度和性质的信息。计算公开自杀和ILTB的死亡率。在四家机构中进行了深入的案例研究，包括观察、访谈和病历检查。定量分析显示白人男性风险最高。拒绝进食或饮水以及拒绝服药是最常见的自杀行为。抑郁、孤独、被家人排斥的感觉和失落是重要因素。
