Suicide attempts and completions in Veterans Affairs nursing home care units and long-term care facilities: a review of root-cause analysis reports

摘要

Objective: Suicide was the 10th leading cause of death for Americans in 2010. The suicide rate is highest among men who are aged 75 and older. The prevalence of suicidal behavior in nursing homes and longterm care (LTC) facilities was estimated to be 1%. This study describes the systemic vulnerabilities found after suicidal behavior in LTC facilities as well as steps to decrease or mitigate the risk.