Separation Practices in Children and Adolescents Admitted for Suicidal Behavior: A National Survey of French Psychiatrists.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess practices of French psychiatrists regarding their management of children and adolescents with suicidal behaviors, focusing on the use of a separation protocol in which the youths are separated from their relatives.

Methods

In 2017, we conducted an online cross-sectional survey of French psychiatrists caring for children and adolescents. Participants were asked to describe their practice of a separation protocol in children and adolescents admitted for suicidal behavior. Our main analysis followed a descriptive approach. We also explored whether participant characteristics were associated with the use of a separation protocol.

Results

The response rate was 218/2403 (9,1%); 57.9 % of respondents worked in a University hospital, and 60% of respondent

SUBMITTER: Payet MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9352949 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature