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MIDSHIPS: multicentre intervention designed for self-harm using interpersonal problem-solving: protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility study.

Author: BlenkironPaul, BurtonKayleigh, CollinsonMichelle, FarrinAmanda, GrahamLiz, HatcherSimon, HouseAllan, MartinKatie, OwensDavid, PembrokeLouise, ProtheroeDavid, TubeufSandy

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Multicenter StudyResearch conducted in collaboration with multiple research institutions. It aims to collect a wide range of data and obtain more generalizable results.
Pragmatic Clinical TrialA trial conducted in a real-world clinical setting. It evaluates the effectiveness of interventions in everyday healthcare environments.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tResearch funding provided by government agencies outside the United States.

Overview

In England, at least 150,000 people go to the hospital each year for self-harm, with many being repeat visitors. Over 5,000 people die by suicide in the UK annually, with a quarter of them having been hospitalized for self-harm in the previous year. Self-harm is a significant risk factor for suicide. While many people who self-harm receive inadequate psychological care, there's limited research on how to prevent repeat self-harm. Brief problem-solving therapy is considered a promising treatment for this issue.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Around 150,000 people each year attend hospitals in England due to self-harm, many of them more than once. Over 5,000 people die by suicide each year in the UK, a quarter of them having attended hospital in the previous year because of self-harm. Self-harm is a major identifiable risk factor for sui...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4020387/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Preventing Self-Harm: Developing Effective Interventions

This research, like a therapist guiding a patient towards a healthier path, focuses on developing effective interventions to prevent self-harm. The researchers, like social workers seeking to address a pressing social issue, propose a randomized controlled feasibility study to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-centre intervention designed for self-harm using interpersonal problem-solving (MIDSHIPS). Their findings, like a blueprint for a new intervention, aim to determine the feasibility of implementing this intervention and its potential impact on reducing self-harm behaviors.

Self-Harm: A Complex and Pressing Issue

This study highlights the urgent need to develop effective interventions for self-harm, a significant public health concern that affects individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The researchers' findings, like a call to action in a desert, emphasize the importance of addressing this issue through evidence-based interventions and providing support to individuals who are at risk for self-harm.

Interpersonal Problem-Solving: A Promising Approach

This study underscores the potential of interpersonal problem-solving as a therapeutic approach for self-harm. The researchers' findings, like a guidebook for navigating difficult interpersonal situations, suggest that teaching individuals effective problem-solving skills could help them cope with challenging circumstances and reduce the risk of self-harm.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This research, like a desert oasis providing a safe haven for weary travelers, focuses on developing effective interventions to prevent self-harm. The researchers' proposed study aims to evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of a multi-centre intervention that uses interpersonal problem-solving to help individuals at risk for self-harm. This research offers hope for developing more effective interventions and providing support to those who need it most.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2015-02-19
  2. Date Revised 2022-01-29
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

24886683

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC4020387

SNS
PICO Info
in preparation
Languages

English

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