Suicidal thought and self-transcendence in older adults. J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv 1995 Oct;33(10):31-4
Date
10/01/1995Pubmed ID
8847671DOI
10.3928/0279-3695-19951001-07Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0029382385 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 9 CitationsAbstract
1. The suicide rate for adults over 65 years of age is the highest rate for suicide in any age group, and the rate is projected to increase. 2. To address a clinical concern, such as suicide, clinicians and researchers must identify factors that are specific to each population at high risk. This study chose to examine self-transcendence, which is thought to be specific to older adults' success in meeting the multiple changes of later life. 3. Two questions that address self-transcendence are: "Who is most meaningful (important) to you now?" and "What is most meaningful (important) to you now?" If an older adult is unable to answer these questions, a suicide risk assessment should probably be done.
Author List
Buchanan D, Farran C, Clark DAuthor
David C. Clark PhD Assistant Dean, Professor in the Research Office department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Adaptation, PsychologicalAged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging
Female
Geriatric Assessment
Humans
Interview, Psychological
Male
Mental Disorders
Nursing Assessment
Personal Satisfaction
Pilot Projects
Risk Assessment
Suicide
