Effects of ketamine treatment on suicidal ideation: a qualitative study of patients' accounts following treatment for depression in a UK ketamine clinic.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

It is recognised that ketamine treatment can reduce suicidal ideation (SI) in people with depression, at least in the short term. However, information is lacking on patients' perspectives on such effects. Studying these can contribute to greater understanding of the mechanisms underlying impact of ketamine treatment on SI. The aim of this study was to investigate patients' reports of the impact of treatment on their SI, the duration of effects and possible mechanisms.

Design and setting

This qualitative study consisted of semi-structured interviews with patients who had received ketamine treatment for depression. Interview data were analysed thematically.

Participants

Fourteen patients (8 females, 6 males, aged 24-64 years) who had received treatment with ke

SUBMITTER: Lascelles K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6701814 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature