Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: A Nurse-Led Quality Improvement Project to Address Self-Harm.
J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv
; 60(3): 7-10, 2022 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) behaviors, such as cutting, scratching, or more severe injuries, are frequently comorbid with neurodevelopmental, intellectual, trauma, personality, and major depressive disorders, complicating treatment and placing added care burdens on hospital nursing staff and advanced practice nurses. Although specific psychopharmacological treatment guidelines and approved medications for NSSI are non-existent, patients are treated with medications approved for co-morbid disorders and behavioral interventions targeting intrapersonal (poor emotional self-regulation) and interpersonal (communication of distress) functions. The current article describes a nurse-led quality improvement project, using the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle, in a case example. Outcomes include improved staff competencies and policies, yet we remain challenged in implementing planned actions that add additional time burdens to already stretched care providers. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 60(3), 7-10.].
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Comportamento Autodestrutivo
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Transtorno Depressivo Maior
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Guideline
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2022
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