'Not Angels but Humans' An Exploratory Qualitative Study of Female Nurses With Lived Experience of Self-Harm and Suicidal Behaviours.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To explore the experiences of qualified nurses who have lived experience of self-harm (with or without suicidal intent) during nursing training or practice. Specifically, to examine characteristics and contributing factors and ideas for tailored suicide prevention interventions.

Design

Exploratory qualitative study.

Methods

Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight qualified female nurses who had self-harmed during nursing training or practice. Participants were recruited from three NHS hospital Trusts. Data were collected between June and September 2023 and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

Results

Four themes were generated: (1) 'I don't think work triggered it, but I don't think it helped': characteristics and contributor

SUBMITTER: Groves S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12721943 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature