Suicidal Ideation in Schizophrenic Patients

This review looks at the prevalence and factors associated with suicidal thoughts in institutionalised individuals with schizophrenia.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to report on the findings of a study to explore the prevalence and associated factors of suicidal ideation in institutionalised patients with schizophrenia.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The prevalence of suicide amongst institutionalised patients with schizophrenia.

2. The factors contributing to increased risk of suicide for patients with schizophrenia in an institutionalised setting.
3. Key measures that may assist in reduction of risk of suicide for schizophrenic patients in an institutional setting.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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