Predisposing and protective factors influencing suicide ideation, attempt, and death in patients accessing substance use treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The lifetime risk of suicide in patients with substance use disorder is five to ten times the risk in the general population. Critically, up to 19% of patients continue to think about and attempt suicide even after accessing treatment. Therefore, suicidality represents a significant clinical concern in patients struggling with substance use that warrants careful investigation of the factors involved. While most previous research has relied on limited cross-sectional designs, a growing number of prospective studies are improving our understanding of the factors involved. However, a systematic study of these factors has not yet been conducted.

Methods

The primary objective of this review and possible meta-analysis will be to identify key risk and protective factors

SUBMITTER: Espinet S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6518617 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature