Experiences and support needs of consultant psychiatrists following a patient-perpetrated homicide.

IF 2.2 Q3 PSYCHIATRY

BJPsych Bulletin Pub Date : 2024-02-01 DOI:10.1192/bjb.2023.15

Qamar Hussain, Helen Killaspy, Peter McPherson, Rachel Gibbons

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Abstract

Aims and method: To investigate the experiences and support needs of consultant psychiatrists following a patient-perpetrated homicide, an anonymous online survey was sent to all consultant psychiatrists registered as members of the UK's Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Results: Of the 497 psychiatrists who responded, 165 (33%) had experienced a homicide by a patient under their consultant care. Most respondents reported negative impacts on their clinical work (83%), mental and/or physical health (78%) or personal relationships (59%), and for some (9-12%) these were severe and long lasting. Formal processes such as serious incident inquiries were commonly experienced as distressing. Support was mainly provided by friends, family and colleagues rather than the employing organisation.

Clinical implications: Mental health service providers need to provide support and guidance to psychiatrists following a patient-perpetrated homicide to help them manage the personal and professional impact. Further research into the needs of other mental health professionals is needed.

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精神科顾问医生在病人行凶后的经历和支持需求。

目的和方法：为了调查精神科顾问医生在病人行凶后的经历和支持需求，我们向所有注册为英国皇家精神科医学院成员的精神科顾问医生发送了一份匿名在线调查：在做出回复的 497 名精神科医生中，有 165 人（33%）曾在其顾问护理下遭遇过患者杀人事件。大多数受访者表示，他们的临床工作（83%）、精神和/或身体健康（78%）或人际关系（59%）都受到了负面影响，其中一些人（9%-12%）的影响严重且持续时间长。严重事件调查等正式程序通常会给他们带来痛苦。提供支持的主要是朋友、家人和同事，而不是雇佣机构：临床影响：精神健康服务提供者需要在患者实施凶杀后为精神科医生提供支持和指导，帮助他们应对个人和职业影响。还需要进一步研究其他精神卫生专业人员的需求。

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BJPsych Bulletin PSYCHIATRY-

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4.30

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3.80%

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审稿时长

15 weeks

期刊介绍： BJPsych Bulletin prioritises research, opinion and informed reflection on the state of psychiatry, management of psychiatric services, and education and training in psychiatry. It provides essential reading and practical value to psychiatrists and anyone involved in the management and provision of mental healthcare.