Predictors of suicidal ideation in chronic pain patients: an exploratory study.

摘要: OBJECTIVES:: To explore whether chronic pain (CP) patients who report suicidal ideation (SI) present a distinctive profile with regard to their sociodemographic characteristics, physical health, psychological well-being, cognitions, and use of antidepressants, illicit drugs, alcohol for relief. METHODS:: Eighty-eight CP completed self-administered questionnaires during intake assessment at 3 clinics located in the province Quebec (Canada). Patients reporting active or passive SI on Beck Depression Inventory were compared no SI. Between-group univariate analyses performed using variables compare without Significant then entered into multiple logistic regression identify significant independent predictors RESULTS:: Twenty-four percent reported having had Unemployed/disabled 6 times more likely Poor sleep quality was only predictor among variables. For depressive symptoms did not significantly predict However, poorer perceived mental health be they Pain-related helplessness cognitive used drugs as form relief any time since onset 5 Similar results obtained those antidepressants. DISCUSSION:: Some factors associated seem specific, whereas others are generally Better identification understanding these is essential development targeted suicide prevention programs at-risk patients. Language: en