The suitability of the BSRS‐5 for assessing elderly who have attempted suicide and need to be referred for professional mental health consultation in a metropolitan city, Taiwan

Abstract

When the BSRS-5 is used to evaluate the referral of elderly patients who have attempted suicide for a professional mental health consultation, it is best to conduct in-person interviews to ask whether the elderly patient still has any suicidal ideation. In addition, evaluating quality of life and level of family discord may also be crucial for suicide prevention in the elderly.

Evaluation of the Suicide Prevention Program in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, Using the CIPP Evaluation Model

“…Not only is the suicide rate in Kaohsiung City higher than the national average, but the death rate from suicides among the elderly in Kaohsiung City is in the top one-third of all of the counties in Taiwan (Chen et al 2009). These findings illustrate that suicide is a major public health issue in Kaohsiung City, especially among the elderly, and that proactive measures must be taken to address rising suicide rates.…”

“…The elderly have a higher risk of death from suicide than other age groups (Chen et al 2009). Therefore, it is important to lower the suicide rate among the elderly in Kaohsiung City (Chen et al 2009).…”

“…The elderly have a higher risk of death from suicide than other age groups (Chen et al 2009). Therefore, it is important to lower the suicide rate among the elderly in Kaohsiung City (Chen et al 2009). Thus, we selected elderly welfare promoters, nursing home caregivers, community service volunteers, local leaders, and medical practitioners working as geriatric gatekeepers as target groups for whom to hold training courses in order to sharpen their abilities in geriatric suicide prevention.…”

“…It has the most highly developed heavy industry and the largest commercial harbor in Taiwan. Kaohsiung City is a pivotal part of Taiwan's industry and shipping, and it is an important transshipment port between the Indian Ocean and northeast Asia (Chen et al 2009). …”

Interpersonal–psychological theory and parental bonding predict suicidal ideation among soldiers in Taiwan

“…The Taiwanese version demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.77-0.90) and reliability (test-retest reliability = 0.82; Lee et al, 1990Lee et al, , 2003Chen et al, 2005). The BSRS can be used to evaluate suicide risk and probable psychiatric problems in the community and in psychiatric patients (Chen et al, 2009). Mood disturbances are related to suicide risk.…”