Application of an interpersonal-psychological model of suicidal behavior to physicians and medical trainees. Arch Suicide Res 2009;13(1):1-14
Date
01/06/2009Pubmed ID
19123105DOI
10.1080/13811110802571801Scopus ID
2-s2.0-58149218336 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 32 CitationsAbstract
Physicians and medical trainees (medical students and residents) are at increased risk for suicidal ideation. Yet few conceptual models have attempted to explain the elevated rates of suicide among physicians, and very little is known about what factors contribute to medical trainees' suicidal ideation and behaviors. In this paper, Joiner's (2005) interpersonal-psychological theory of suicidality will be explored as it applies to suicidal ideation and behavior among physicians and medical trainees. Literature addressing each component of the theory will be reviewed. Drawing upon extant data, each dimension of the theory (burden, thwarted belongingness, and acquired ability) will be examined in depth in terms of its applicability to suicidal thinking and behavior among physicians and physicians-in-training. Findings from the literature provide support for the interpersonal-psychological theory of suicidality as applied to this population.
Author List
Cornette MM, deRoon-Cassini TA, Fosco GM, Holloway RL, Clark DC, Joiner TEAuthors
David C. Clark PhD Assistant Dean, Professor in the Research Office department at Medical College of WisconsinTerri A. deRoon Cassini PhD Center Director, Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Attitude to DeathHumans
Interpersonal Relations
Models, Psychological
Physicians
Risk Factors
Stress, Psychological
Students, Medical
Suicide
