Classification of suicidal behavior calls in emergency medical services: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this systematic review was to examine the classification of calls for suicidal behavior in emergency medical services (EMS).

Methods

A search strategy was carried out in four electronic databases on calls for suicidal behavior in EMS published between 2010 and 2020 in Spanish and English. The outcome variables analyzed were the moment of call classification, the professional assigning the classification, the type of classification, and the suicide codes.

Results

Twenty-five studies were included in the systematic review. The EMS classified the calls at two moments during the service process. In 28% of the studies, classification was performed during the emergency telephone call and in 36% when the professional attended the patient at the scene. T

SUBMITTER: Ramos-Martin J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10108483 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature