Exploration of related factors of suicide ideation in hospitalized older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the rapid aging of the population structure, and the suicide ideation rate also increasing year by year, the ratio of people over 65 to the total number of deaths is increasing yearly. The study provides a reference for researchers interested in older adults' care to explore SI further affecting older adults in the future and provide a reference for qualitative research methods or interventional measures.

Objective

The objective of this study is to explore the influence of mental health status, life satisfaction, and depression status on suicidal ideation (SI) among hospitalized older adults.

Methods

In a cross-sectional correlation study, taking inpatients over 65 years old in a regional teaching hospital in eastern Taiwan, and the BSRS-5 ≧ 5 points o

SUBMITTER: Liao SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10655411 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature