Substance use disorder and lifetime suicidal behaviour: A scoping review.

BACKGROUND: Suicidal behaviours are prevalent in substance use disorder (SUD) patients. These behaviours have a negative impact on the psychopathological profile of these patients. However, few studies have evaluated suicide as a continuum (i.e. starting with ideation, followed by attempts and ending with death) and its evolution during treatment. The aim of this scoping review was to explore what is known about suicidal behaviour in individuals undergoing clinical treatment for SUD. METHODS: The PsycINFO, Web of Science (Core Collection and MEDLINE), Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases were searched. After screening the records based on eligibility and exclusion criteria, 30 studies were ultimately selected for inclusion. RESULTS: Most of the studies were conducted in the USA and Europe. Only three studies evaluated suicidal behaviour with a specific instrument. The prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) in people being treated for SUD ranged from 20 % to 62.2 %, and the prevalence of suicide attempts (SA) ranged from 15.8 % to 52.1 %. Only one study reported death by suicide. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the high prevalence of suicidal behaviours and their harmful consequences, the assessment of this phenomenon is scarce and heterogeneous. There is a need to assess suicidal behaviour with standardized criteria in order to develop tailored SUD treatment.

[Intentos de suicidio en personas mayores en servicios de Urgencias psiquiátricas hospitalarias.] / Elderly people's suicide attempts in psychiatric emergency departments.

OBJECTIVE: Elderly people have a high prevalence of mental disorder, low demand for care and increased risk of suicidal behaviour. Psychiatric emergency care may be the gateway to health services. Therefore, the aims of this study were: 1) to compare the profile of people aged sixty-five years and older seen for suicide attempts (SA) and those seen for other mental health problems in hospital psychiatric emergency departments; and 2) to establish the specificity of the Columbia Screening Scale (C-SSRS) in the exploration of suicide risk. METHODS: We carried out a secondary analysis of a descriptive, multicentre, observational, descriptive study comparing all persons seen for SA (n=21) and a control group (n=27) seen for another reason, between January and October 2015. Non-parametric analyses were performed on sociodemographic and clinical variables, stressful life events experienced and C-SSRS. RESULTS: 1) Among those attending for SA, 52.4% were men while those attending for another reason accounted for 18.5%. 2) 38.1% of those attending for SA were in mental health follow-up compared to 66.7% of those attending for other reasons. 3) C-SSRS screening discriminated between those seen for SA and those seen for other reasons. CONCLUSIONS: SA in older men may be the opportunity to initiate care and continuity of care in mental health services. The use of the C-SSRS scale in hospital psychiatric emergency departments is recommended.

OBJETIVO: En las personas mayores hay una alta prevalencia de trastorno mental, baja demanda asistencial y mayor riesgo de conducta suicida. La atención en Urgencias psiquiátricas puede ser la puerta de acceso a los servicios de salud. Por lo tanto, este trabajo tuvo como objetivos: 1) comparar el perfil de las personas de sesenta y cinco o más años atendidas por intento de suicidio (IS) y las atendidas por otros problemas de salud mental en Urgencias psiquiátricas hospitalarias; y 2) establecer la especificidad de la Escala de Cribado Columbia (C-SSRS) en la exploración del riesgo de suicidio. METODOS: Se realizó un análisis secundario de un estudio observacional descriptivo, multicéntrico, en el que se compararon todas las personas atendidas por IS (n=21) y un grupo control (n=27) atendido por otro motivo, entre enero y octubre de 2015. Se realizan análisis no paramétricos en variables sociodemográficas, clínicas, acontecimientos vitales estresantes vividos y C-SSRS. RESULTADOS: 1) Entre quienes acuden por IS el 52,4% eran hombres mientras que los que acudían por otro motivo eran el 18,5%. 2) El 38,1% de quienes acudieron por IS se encontraban en seguimiento en salud mental frente al 66,7% de los atendidos por otros motivos. 3) El cribado mediante C-SSRS discriminó entre las atenciones por IS y otro motivo. CONCLUSIONES: El IS en los hombres mayores puede ser la oportunidad para iniciar la atención y continuidad de cuidados en los servicios de salud mental. Se recomienda el uso de la escala C-SSRS en Urgencias psiquiátricas hospitalarias.

Gender Differences in Patients with Substance Use Disorder and Physical/Sexual Abuse: A Preliminary Study / Las diferencias de género en pacientes con trastorno por consumo de sustancias y abuso físico/sexual: un estudio preliminar

Aim: To explore the differential characteristics in sociodemographic variables, severity of consumption, psychopathological symptomatology, life maladjustment, trauma characteristics, and post-traumatic stress symptomatology between women and men who seek treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) and have experienced lifetime physical and/or sexual abuse. Method: The sample consisted of 26 women and 31 men who had experienced physical/sexual abuse and sought treatment for SUD. Results: Women had been victims of sexual abuse in a significantly higher percentage than men. Women presented a significantly higher frequency of revictimization to another traumatic event and a significantly higher presence of avoidance symptoms than men. Conclusions: This study supports the existence of a more severe profile in women than in men with SUD who have experienced lifetime physical and/or sexual abuse. Consequently, gender-related trauma-informed practice in SUD treatment programmes should be promoted. More research in this field is needed, as this is a preliminary study. (AU)

Objetivo: Explorar las diferencias de género en distintas variables (sociodemográficas, gravedad del consumo, sintomatología psicopatológica, inadaptación a la vida cotidiana, características del trauma y sintomatología de estrés postraumático) en pacientes que acuden a tratamiento por trastorno por consumo de sustancias (TCS) y han sufrido abuso físico y/o sexual. Método: La muestra estuvo compuesta por 26 mujeres y 31 hombres que habían sufrido abuso físico y/o sexual y buscaban tratamiento para TCS. Resultados: Las mujeres habían sido víctimas de abuso sexual en un porcentaje significativamente mayor que los hombres. Además presentaban una frecuencia significativamente mayor de revictimización a otro evento traumático y una presencia significativamente mayor de síntomas de evitación que los hombres. Conclusiones: El estudio confirma la existencia de un perfil más grave en las mujeres que en los hombres con TCS que han sufrido abuso físico y/o sexual a lo largo de la vida. En consecuencia, se debe promover la atención informada sobre el trauma con perspectiva de género en los programas de tratamiento del TCS. Dada la naturaleza preliminar de este estudio, se necesita más investigación en este campo. (AU)

Intentos de suicidio en personas mayores en servicios de Urgencias psiquiátricas hospitalarias / Elderly people’s suicide attempts in psychiatric emergency departments

Fundamentos: En las personas mayores hay una alta prevalencia de trastorno mental, baja demanda asistencial y mayor riesgo de conducta suicida. La atención en Urgencias psiquiátricas puede ser la puerta de acceso a los servicios de salud. Por lo tanto, este trabajo tuvo como objetivos: 1) comparar el perfil de las personas de sesenta y cinco o más años atendidas por intento de suicidio (IS) y las atendidas por otros problemas de salud mental en Urgencias psiquiátricas hospitalarias; y 2) establecer la especificidad de la Escala de Cribado Columbia (C-SSRS) en la exploración del riesgo de suicidio. Métodos: Se realizó un análisis secundario de un estudio observacional descriptivo, multicéntrico, en el que se compararon todas las personas atendidas por IS (n=21) y un grupo control (n=27) atendido por otro motivo, entre enero y octubre de 2015. Se realizan análisis no paramétricos en variables sociodemográficas, clínicas, acontecimientos vitales estresantes vividos y C-SSRS. Resultados: 1) Entre quienes acuden por IS el 52,4% eran hombres mientras que los que acudían por otro motivo eran el 18,5%. 2) El 38,1% de quienes acudieron por IS se encontraban en seguimiento en salud mental frente al 66,7% de los atendidos por otros motivos. 3) El cribado mediante C-SSRS discriminó entre las atenciones por IS y otro motivo.Conclusiones: El IS en los hombres mayores puede ser la oportunidad para iniciar la atención y continuidad de cuidados en los servicios de salud mental. Se recomienda el uso de la escala C-SSRS en Urgencias psiquiátricas hospitalarias.(AU)

Background: Elderly people have a high prevalence of mental disorder, low demand for care and increased risk of suicidal behaviour. Psychiatric emergency care may be the gateway to health services. Therefore, the aims of this study were: 1) to compare the profile of people aged sixty-five years and older seen for suicide attempts (SA) and those seen for other mental health problems in hospital psychiatric emergency departments; and 2) to establish the specificity of theColumbia Screening Scale (C-SSRS) in the exploration of suicide risk. Methods: We carried out a secondary analysis of a descriptive, multicentre, observational, descriptive study comparing all persons seen for SA (n=21) and a control group (n=27) seen for another reason, between January and October 2015. Non-parametric analyses were performed on sociodemographic and clinical variables, stressful life events experienced and C-SSRS. Results: 1) Among those attending for SA, 52.4% were men while those attending for another reason accounted for 18.5%. 2) 38.1% of those attending for SA were in mental health follow-up compared to 66.7% of those attending for other reasons. 3) C-SSRS screening discriminated between those seen for SA and those seen for other reasons. Conclusions: SA in older men may be the opportunity to initiate care and continuity of care in mental health services. The use of the C-SSRS scale in hospital psychiatric emergency departments is recommended.(AU)

The relationship between perceived health and psychosocial risk in women in the service sector (cleaning).

BACKGROUND: Cleaning is considered a female-dominant occupation. Women cleaning workers present a high risk of suffering impaired health probably as a result of performing low-skilled tasks. However, to date, no studies have been found that examine the health status of female cleaning workers in Spain. OBJECTIVES: The objectives were to 1) determine the level of perceived health in a sample of female cleaning workers, 2) evaluate the main psychosocial risks they face, 3) explore the relationship between perceived health and psychosocial risk factors, and 4) compare the perceived health of those women who present some psychosocial risk factor and those who do not. METHODS: This is a multi-centered cross-sectional study carried out in the service sector of a Spanish company. The final sample was composed of 455 female cleaning workers. Sociodemographic variables, perceived health status and psychosocial risk factors were assessed. RESULTS: Women presented a high perception of health status. The main psychosocial risk was lack of acknowledgement by their superiors, which affected 25.2% (n = 111) of the sample. Moderate negative correlations (r=-.222 to -.442; p < .01) were identified between perceived health and evident psychosocial risks. Those women who presented some psychosocial risk (n = 174; 38.3%) had a worse state of perceived health in all variables studied. CONCLUSION: Presence of psychosocial risk had a relationship with a worse health perception. This article highlights the need to orient preventive actions in the psychosocial field. The COVID-19 pandemic represents a new situation to renew the health promotion between cleaning workers.

Profiles of women who have suffered occupational accidents in cleaning: perceived health, psychosocial risks, and personality variables.

PURPOSE: The main goal was to identify the variables (sociodemographic, work, psychosocial, perceived health, and personality) associated with occupational accidents suffered in the past by women in the cleaning sector. METHODS: A sample of 455 women was evaluated. RESULTS: A total of 23.5% of the workers (n = 107) had suffered an occupational accident with medical leave. In general, women who had suffered some accident in their life had a worse situation in all areas evaluated. Two subsamples of women had a greater association with accidents. Specifically, the presence of work accidents was 15.9 times higher among those who presented a worse perception of their physical effort and a greater tendency towards risky behaviours and 13.5 times higher among those who had a moderate perception of physical exertion and a disability. CONCLUSION: In general, the characteristics of female workers were found to be associated with different accident rates. Preventive actions should be designed individually.

Psychiatric Hospitalization for Attempted Suicide and Reattempt at the One-Year Follow-Up.

BACKGROUND: People hospitalized for suicide attempt (SA) have a high risk of repeating and committing suicide during the first months after discharge. The aim of this study is to compare the usual treatment (TAU) with a TAU supplemented with a telephone follow-up programme (TAU + T). METHOD: Multicentre, open-trial, ex post facto pre-post prospective study that compared two samples of 90 (TAU) and 101 (TAU + T) people admitted in 2018-2019 for attempted suicide in two psychiatry units after one-year follow-up. Repeated SAs were analysed. RESULTS: A total of 31.4% (n =60) of the sample attempted suicide at least once during follow-up, with no differences between the units. A total of 32.5% (n =62) were readmitted during the following year, 15.6% of those readmissions were due to new suicide attempts. In TAU, the highest proportion of reattempts was among those diagnosed with personality disorders (77.8%) vs. other diagnoses (28.4%). In TAU + T, the highest proportion was found among those with previous SAs (50%) vs. those admitted for the first SA (4.4%). CONCLUSIONS: People admitted to psychiatric units for a first SA seem to benefit from TAU + T as it was associated with a lower recurrence of SA after discharge.

[Evaluation of the results of a program of Responsible Service of Alcoholic Beverages applied in Professional Training Cycles of Hospitality and Catering.] / Evaluación de los resultados de un programa de servicio responsable de bebidas alcohólicas aplicado en ciclos de formación profesional de hostelería y restauración.

OBJECTIVE: The abusive consumption of alcohol is a relevant health problem. Training hospitality professionals in Responsible Alcohol Service (RAS) is a way to minimize abusive consumption in leisure contexts. To date, no studies have been published on the effectiveness of this training in future hospitality professionals. This study presents the evaluation of the effectiveness of a training intervention carried out with Vocational Training students. METHODS: Eighty-one students were trained in RAS through a 4-hour course. To evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention, knowledge about alcohol was assessed before and after the activity. Attitude, self-efficacy perspective and expectations towards RAS were also evaluated. Finally, satisfaction with the activity was assessed. To do this, a comparison of means was carried out from a test-retest repeated measures design using Wilcoxon's nonparametric test of signed ranges. An individual analysis of the evolution of each participant was also carried out. RESULTS: From a group perspective, knowledge about the effects of alcohol (W=2.91; p=0.04), attitudes (W=3.52; p<0.001) and expectations (W=2.97; p=0.003) towards RAS improved after the intervention. Satisfaction with different aspects of the training ranged between 3.52 and 4.08 points out of 5. CONCLUSIONS: RAS training with Vocational Training students favors accountability in the service of alcoholic beverages and increases expectations towards RAS. Likewise, to make specific adaptations for Vocational Training students is recommended.

OBJETIVO: El consumo abusivo de alcohol es uno de los principales problemas de salud. La formación en un Servicio Responsable de Alcohol (SRA) al personal de hostelería es una forma de minimizar el consumo abusivo en contextos de ocio. Hasta la fecha no se han publicado estudios sobre la efectividad de esta formación en futuros profesionales de la hostelería. En este artículo se presenta la valoración de la efectividad de una intervención de formación en SRA realizada en los Ciclos de Servicios de Restauración de un Centro Integrado de Navarra con estudiantes de Formación Profesional. METODOS: Se formó en SRA a 81 estudiantes, mediante una acción formativa de 4 horas. Para evaluar la efectividad de la intervención se valoraron los conocimientos sobre el alcohol antes y después de la actividad. También se evaluó la actitud, la perspectiva de autoeficacia y las expectativas hacia el SRA. Finalmente, se valoró la satisfacción con la actividad. Para ello se realizó una comparación de medias a partir de un diseño de medidas repetidas test-retest mediante la prueba no paramétrica de Wilcoxon de los rangos con signo. Además, se realizó un análisis individual de la evolución de cada participante. RESULTADOS: Desde una perspectiva grupal, el conocimiento sobre los efectos del alcohol (W=2,91; p=0,04), las actitudes (W=3,52; p<0,001) y las expectativas (W=2,97; p=0,003) hacia el SRA mejoraron. La satisfacción con los diferentes aspectos de la formación osciló entre 3,52 y 4,08 puntos sobre 5. CONCLUSIONES: La formación en SRA con alumnado de Formación Profesional favorece la responsabilización en el servicio de bebidas alcohólicas e incrementa las expectativas hacia el SRA. Asimismo, se recomienda realizar adaptaciones específicas de esta formación para el alumnado de Formación Profesional.

Evaluación de los resultados de un programa de servicio responsable de bebidas alcohólicas aplicado en ciclos de formación profesional de hostelería y restauración / Evaluation of the results of a program of Responsible Service of Alcoholic Beverages applied in Professional Training Cycles of Hospitality and Catering

Fundamentos: El consumo abusivo de alcohol es uno de los principales problemas de salud. La formación en un Servicio Responsable de Alcohol (SRA) al personal de hostelería es una forma de minimizar el consumo abusivo en contextos de ocio. Hasta la fecha no se han publicado estudios sobre la efectividad de esta formación en futuros profesionales de la hostelería. En este artículo se presenta la valoración de la efectividad de una intervención de formación en SRA realizada en los Ciclos de Servicios de Restauración de un Centro Integrado de Navarra con estudiantes de Formación Profesional. Métodos: Se formó en SRA a 81 estudiantes, mediante una acción formativa de 4 horas. Para evaluar la efectividad de la intervención se valoraron los conocimientos sobre el alcohol antes y después de la actividad. También se evaluó la actitud, la perspectiva de autoeficacia y las expectativas hacia el SRA. Finalmente, se valoró la satisfacción con la actividad. Para ello se realizó una comparación de medias a partir de un diseño de medidas repetidas test-retest mediante la prueba no paramétrica de Wilcoxon de los rangos con signo. Además, se realizó un análisis individual de la evolución de cada participante. Resultados: Desde una perspectiva grupal, el conocimiento sobre los efectos del alcohol (W=2,91; p=0,04), las actitudes (W=3,52; p<0,001) y las expectativas (W=2,97; p=0,003) hacia el SRA mejoraron. La satisfacción con los diferentes aspectos de la formación osciló entre 3,52 y 4,08 puntos sobre 5. Conclusiones: La formación en SRA con alumnado de Formación Profesional favorece la responsabilización en el servicio de bebidas alcohólicas e incrementa las expectativas hacia el SRA. Asimismo, se recomienda realizar adaptaciones específicas de esta formación para el alumnado de Formación Profesional.(AU)

Background: The abusive consumption of alcohol is a relevant health problem. Training hospitality professionals in Responsible Alcohol Service (RAS) is a way to minimize abusive consumption in leisure contexts. To date, no studies have been published on the effectiveness of this training in future hospitality professionals. This study presents the evaluation of the effectiveness of a training intervention carried out with Vocational Training students. Methods: Eighty-one students were trained in RAS through a 4-hour course. To evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention, knowledge about alcohol was assessed before and after the activity. Attitude, self-efficacy perspective and expectations towards RAS were also evaluated. Finally, satisfaction with the activity was assessed. To do this, a comparison of means was carried out from a testretest repeated measures design using Wilcoxon’s nonparametric test of signed ranges. An individual analysis of the evolution of each participant was also carried out. Results: From a group perspective, knowledge about the effects of alcohol (W=2.91; p=0.04), attitudes (W=3.52; p<0.001) and expectations (W=2.97; p=0.003) towards RAS improved after the intervention. Satisfaction with different aspects of the training ranged between 3.52 and 4.08 points out of 5. Conclusions: RAS training with Vocational Training students favors accountability in the service of alcoholic beverages and increases expectations towards RAS.Likewise, to make specific adaptations for Vocational Training students is recommended.(AU)

What Differentiates Batterer Men with and without Histories of Childhood Family Violence?

The goals of this study were to explore the prevalence of childhood family violence (CFV) (both suffered and witnessed) among male batterers in treatment, and to analyze the specific psychological profile of those perpetrators with CFV. A sample of 1,421 men recruited from a specialized batterer treatment program was assessed. A description of the sociodemographic, violence, and psychopathological characteristics of the sample was carried out. Moreover, a comparison of all the variables studied between batterer men with and those without CFV was conducted. The results showed that 35.2% (n = 500) of the sample reported having been victims of CFV (67.2% of them directly suffered abuse, and 32.8% witnessed violence between their parents, mainly from father to mother). Batterers with CFV presented with more irrational beliefs both about women and about violence as a strategy to cope with everyday difficulties. Moreover, they had significantly higher scores than batterers without CFV on all psychopathological symptoms as assessed by the SCL-90-R, as well as on most of the STAXI-2 subscales. In the logistic regression analysis, the main variables related to having a history of CFV were low education level, voluntary access to the program, having a previous psychiatric history, being an immigrant, having children, and presenting a greater number of psychopathological symptoms. According to these results, batterers with CFV showed a higher severity in most of the variables studied than those without CFV. Consequently, these findings highlight the importance of tailoring batterer treatment programs to their specific characteristics, particularly those regarding childhood victimization.

Prevalence and Differential Profile of Patients with Substance Use Disorder Who Have Suffered Physical and/or Sexual Abuse.

Patients with substance use disorder (SUD) who undergo treatment present a high prevalence of lifetime physical and/or sexual abuse. Studies about this phenomenon and the specific needs of patients with a history of abuse must be carried out to tailor treatment programs. The first goal of this article was to determine the prevalence of physical and/or sexual abuse among patients with SUD, and the second goal was to analyze the specific characteristics of these patients. A sample of 418 subjects was assessed to achieve the first goal and 104 subjects (52 with and 52 without a history of physical and/or sexual abuse) were examined to reach the second goal. All patients sought treatment for SUD in two Spanish clinical centers. The results showed that 15.5% of the sample had a history of physical and/or sexual abuse (42.3% of women and 9.9% of men). Patients with a history of abuse presented a higher need for SUD treatment in family and psychiatric areas and more psychopathological symptoms than patients without a history of abuse. According to this more serious profile, a patient-centered intervention considering the history of abuse is recommended. This will allow the specific needs of these patients to be met, thus improving SUD treatment success.

Lifetime suicidal-related behaviour among patients in treatment for substance use disorder: A cross-sectional study.

Suicidal-related behaviours are an important concern in individuals who present with substance use disorders (SUDs). The distinction among the specific characteristics of the different patients might help to improve prevention strategies. We describe and compare the sociodemographic characteristics, severity of addiction, and psychopathology of the participants depending on the severity of their lifetime suicidal behaviour. In addition, we examine whether the number of suicide attempts can be estimated based on the variables that differentiate the groups. A sample of 318 men and 86 women who sought treatment for addiction were assessed. The sample was divided into: no ideation or attempts, suicidal ideation, one suicide attempt, and two or more suicide attempts. The group with two or more suicide attempts exhibited a greater severity in the addiction profile. The group with one suicide attempt presented a higher psychopathological symptomatology at the time of the assessment. The severity of the Psychiatric area was related to the group with two or more attempts and to the number of suicide attempts. The presence of any number of attempts is associated with greater severity of addiction. Providing specific intervention strategies for SUD patients depending on their suicidal behaviours is promising for clinical application.

Psychiatric Hospitalization for Attempted Suicide and Reattempt at the One-Year Follow-Up / Hospitalización Psiquiátrica por Intento de Suicidio y Reintento al Año de Seguimiento

Background: People hospitalized for suicide attempt (SA) have a high risk of repeating and committing suicide during the first months after discharge. The aim of this study is to compare the usual treatment (TAU) with a TAU supplemented with a telephone follow-up programme (TAU + T). Method: multicentre, open-trial, ex post facto pre-post prospective study that compared two samples of 90 (TAU) and 101 (TAU + T) people admitted in 2018-2019 for attempted suicide in two psychiatry units after one-year follow-up. Repeated SAs were analysed. Results: A total of 31.4% (n=60) of the sample attempted suicide at least once during follow-up, with no differences between the units. A total of 32.5% (n=62) were readmitted during the following year, 15.6% of those readmissions were due to new suicide attempts. In TAU, the highest proportion of reattempts was among those diagnosed with personality disorders (77.8%) vs. other diagnoses (28.4%). In TAU + T, the highest proportion was found among those with previous SAs (50%) vs. those admitted for the first SA (4.4%). Conclusions: people admitted to psychiatric units for a first SA seem to benefit from TAU + T as it was associated with a lower recurrence of SA after discharge.(AU)

Antecedentes: las personas hospitalizadas por un intento de suicidio (IS) tienen un riesgo alto de repetir/consumar el suicidio en los meses siguientes al alta. El objetivo de este estudio es comparar un tratamiento habitual (TAU) con un TAU complementado con un programa de seguimiento telefónico (TAU + T). Método: estudio multicéntrico, abierto, ex post-facto pre-post prospectivo de dos grupos que comparó dos muestras de 90 (TAU) y 101 (TAU+T) personas ingresadas en 2018-2019 por IS tras un año de seguimiento. Se analizó las repeticiones de los IS. Resultados: el 31,4% (n=60) realizó al menos un intento de suicidio en el seguimiento, sin diferencias entre los dos centros. El 32,5% (n=62) reingresó en el año siguiente, de ellos el 15,6% debido a nuevos intentos. En TAU, la mayor proporción de reintentos se dio entre quienes estaban diagnosticados de trastornos de personalidad (77,8%) vs. resto de diagnósticos (28.4%). En TAU + T la mayor proporción se dio entre quienes presentaban IS anteriores (50%) vs. ingresados por primer IS (4.4%). Conclusiones: las personas ingresadas en unidad de hospitalización por un primer IS, parecieron beneficiarse del TAU + T ya que se asoció a una menor recurrencia de los IS posterior al alta.(AU)

Impact of a trauma intervention on reducing dropout from substance use disorder treatment.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness (in terms of retention) of an intervention aimed at treating the consequences of lifetime physical and/or sexual abuse among patients who are also seeking substance use disorder treatment (SUD-T) in a clinical center. METHOD: A parallel, randomized, controlled clinical trial using an experimental design (with 1 treatment group and 1 control group) with repeated measures (pretreatment, posttreatment and six-month follow-up) was carried out. The sample consisted of 57 patients in SUD-T who had experienced lifetime physical and/or sexual abuse. All patients received a cognitive-behavioral SUD-T. In addition, the treatment group (n = 29) received physical and/or sexual abuse treatment (PSA-T). RESULTS: The treatment group presented a lower SUD-T dropout rate (37.9%; n = 11) than the control group (50.0%; n = 14), but this difference was not statistically significant (χ² = .8; p = .359; φ = .122). The main variable related to SUD-T success (therapeutic discharge after completing the 40 outpatient sessions or 12 inpatients months and maintained abstinence) was the completion of PSA-T. CONCLUSIONS: The completion of this trauma-centred treatment improved the retention rate of SUD-T in patients with histories of physical and/or sexual abuse. This is a promising result because of the high SUD-T dropout rate shown by patients with victimization. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).

Effectiveness of a telephone prevention programme on the recurrence of suicidal behaviour. One-year follow-up.

People who have attempted suicide are considered a risk population for repeating the behaviour. Therapeutic interventions, such as telephone follow-up programmes (TFPs), are promising but more evidence for its efficacy is needed. In this multicentre, open, ex-post-facto, pre/post, one year prospective study, a previous cohort discharged from the emergency department for a suicide attempt (SA) and given routine treatment (n=207) was compared with a similar group who received the same intervention plus a structured TFP of six calls (n=203). At one year of follow-up, the efficacy of the TFP at preventing SA was assessed. A total of 53.2% (n=108) of the patients finished the TFP. A total of 20.3% (n=42) of the routine treatment group and 23.6% (n=48) of the TFP group re-attempted at least once in the follow-up period (χ2=0.7;df=1;p=.412). However, in both groups, different subsamples of patients who presented extreme risk of SA at follow-up (0-57%) were identified. In the TFP group, the recurrence of suicidal behaviour was lower in patients admitted after the index attempt and in those who had more severe psychopathological symptoms, but not in the other profiles. Thus, this study has identified a specific profile of patients who could benefit from a brief-contact intervention.

Completers and Dropouts in a Prevention Programme for Parents of Adolescents with High-Risk Behaviours.

BACKGROUND: The main goals of this study were to determine the rate of retention/dropout in a prevention programme for parents of adolescents with risk behaviours, to compare completers and dropouts in several characteristics, and to establish the main variables related to treatment completion and dropout. METHOD: The sample was composed of 367 parents (165 men and 202 women). Information was collected on sociodemographic characteristics, adolescents' attendance at the programme, psychopathological symptoms, emotional states, educational styles, and maladjustment to everyday life. RESULTS: The retention rate was 79.29% (n = 291), with no sex differences between completers and dropouts. Completers were older, maintained the composition of the nuclear family of origin and had their children simultaneously receiving treatment in the prevention programme for adolescents at the same centre. Four groups were found in the cluster analysis. The highest dropout rates were observed among parents whose children did not participate in the programme (29.5% n = 18) and among families that had undergone changes in the composition of the nuclear family of origin (28.9% n = 26). CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the importance of family composition and the involvement of both parents and adolescents in the effectiveness of the indicated prevention programmes.

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and substance use disorder (SUD): A scoping review.

BACKGROUND: The long-term negative effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on physical and mental health has been widely studied. However, research about the relationship between ACEs and substance use disorder (SUD) diagnosis in adolescence and adulthood is still scarce. Therefore, this scoping review was conducted to collect the existing research findings to explore the relationship between the experience of ACEs and the diagnosis of SUD later in life. METHODS: The PsycINFO, Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were searched. After identifying the records based on eligibility and exclusion criteria, 12 studies were finally selected for inclusion. RESULTS: Most of the studies were conducted in the USA with adult male and female participants. All studies were cross-sectional in nature and assessed ACEs retrospectively. The main conclusions of the studies were that there is a higher prevalence of ACEs in the population with SUD than in the general population, and a positive association between ACEs and the development and severity of SUD in adolescence and adulthood. CONCLUSIONS: It is difficult to make comparisons between studies and to draw solid conclusions because of the lack of standardized criteria for evaluating ACEs and due to the heterogeneity in the substance types examined. More research is needed to fully elucidate the underlying mechanism of the relationship between ACEs and SUD.

Gender-Based Psychosocial Differences in a Sample of Young Offenders.

This study analyzes the differential psychosocial characteristics of male and female young offenders with a judicial measure from a juvenile court in Spain. Data on origin, recidivism, criminal and psychosocial characteristics of a sample of 838 juvenile offenders were collected using the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI). Most of the minors were males (n = 650; 77.6%). Regarding the type of offences committed most males committed some type of crime, while females mainly committed misdemeanours. The rates of infractions committed by large groups and belonging to a gang were higher in males than in females. Concerning psychosocial variables, females presented with higher scores than males in three areas (parenting/educational guidelines, leisure and recreation, attitudes and orientation), in the total score and in several specific variables of the YLS/CMI. Moreover, having a poor relationship with one's mother and limited participation in organized activities were related to being a female minor offender, whereas having a short attention span was related to being a male offender. These three variables correctly classified 77.6% of cases. Female minor offenders present with a more severe psychosocial profile than males. Therefore, gender-based variables should be considered and addressed in prevention and intervention programmes for minors.

Completers and Dropouts in a Prevention Programme for Parents of Adolescents with High-Risk Behaviours / Altas y Abandonos en un Programa de Prevención para Padres de Adolescentes con Conductas de Riesgo

Background: The main goals of this study were to determine the rate of retention/dropout in a prevention programme for parents of adolescents with risk behaviours, to compare completers and dropouts in several characteristics, and to establish the main variables related to treatment completion and dropout. Method: The sample was composed of 367 parents (165 men and 202 women). Information was collected on sociodemographic characteristics, adolescents’ attendance at the programme, psychopathological symptoms, emotional states, educational styles, and maladjustment to everyday life. Results: The retention rate was 79.29% (n = 291), with no sex differences between completers and dropouts. Completers were older, maintained the composition of the nuclear family of origin and had their children simultaneously receiving treatment in the prevention programme for adolescents at the same centre. Four groups were found in the cluster analysis. The highest dropout rates were observed among parents whose children did not participate in theprogramme (29.5%; n = 18) and among families that had undergone changes in the composition of the nuclear family of origin (28.9%; n = 26). Conclusions: This study highlights the importance of family composition and the involvement of both parents and adolescents in the effectiveness of the indicated prevention programmes. (AU)

Antecedentes: los principales objetivos fueron determinar la tasa de retención/abandono en un programa de prevención indicada para padres de adolescentes con conductas de riesgo, comparar a los que fi nalizaron y abandonaron en diferentes características y establecer las principales variables relacionadas con la fi nalización/abandono de la intervención. Método: la muestra estuvo compuesta por 367 padres (165 hombres y 202 mujeres). Se recogió información sociodemográfi ca, síntomas psicopatológicos, estados emocionales, estilos educativos y desajustes en la vida cotidiana. Resultados: la tasa de retención fue del 79,29% (n = 291), sin diferencias de sexo entre los que completaron y abandonaron. Los que completaron la intervención eran mayores, mantenían el núcleo familiar de origen y sus hijos recibían simultáneamente tratamiento en el programa de prevención para adolescentes del mismo centro. Se obtuvieron cuatro grupos en el análisis de conglomerados. Las mayores tasas de abandono se observaron entre los padres cuyos hijos no participaron del programa (29,5%; n = 18) y entre las familias que habían experimentado cambios en la composición del núcleo familiar de origen (28,9%; n = 26). Conclusiones: se destaca la relevancia de la composición familiar y el involucramiento de padres y dolescentes en la efectividad de los programas de prevención indicada.

Repetición de conductas suicidas en urgencias psiquiátricas en pacientes sin intentos previos, index y repetidores: un estudio prospectivo / Suicidal behaviour recurrence in psychiatric emergency departments of patients without a prior suicide attempt, index and reattempters: a prospective study

INTRODUCCIÓN: La incidencia de la repetición de conductas suicidas no ha variado en los últimos años. Es necesario aportar evidencias sobre la incidencia de la conducta suicida en población psiquiátrica y su seguimiento. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: Estudio multicéntrico caso-control, prospectivo. La muestra se compuso de 440 pacientes atendidos en los servicios de urgencias de psiquiatría. Se aplicó la Escala de acontecimientos vitales adversos de Brugha y la Escala Columbia de cribado del riesgo suicida. La muestra se dividió en tres grupos: pacientes sin intentos de suicidio previos, pacientes index y pacientes con más de un intento. A los dos años se revisaron las historias clínicas de dichos pacientes analizando la presencia de conducta suicida. RESULTADOS: El 49,1% (n=216) repitieron atención en urgencias de psiquiatría en el periodo de seguimiento. El 2,7% fallecieron por suicidio. Se ha encontrado un perfil diferencial entre los tres grupos estudiados. El grupo de los repetidores fue el que más atenciones recibió con relación a conductas suicidas (11,0%; χ2=30,3; g.l.=2; p < 0,001). El 6,1% (n=10) de los pacientes que nunca habían tenido un intento realizaron su primer intento, y el 21,7% (n=60) del resto de la muestra lo repitieron. El mayor riesgo de intento fue en los 30días siguientes a la atención en urgencias. Pasado ese tiempo, la distribución del riesgo varía en cada grupo. Tres ítems de la Escala Columbia predicen las conductas suicidas. CONCLUSIONES: Es necesario valorar el riesgo de conductas suicidas en todos los pacientes que acuden a urgencias de psiquiatría y durante su seguimiento. Este debería ser más intenso en los primeros meses para quienes no tienen intentos previos, y a más largo plazo para quienes ya lo han intentado

INTRODUCTION: There has been little change in the incidence of suicidal behaviour and reattempts in recent years. Evidence is needed on the incidence of suicidal behaviour in the psychiatric population and its follow-up. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A prospective multi-centre case-control study. The sample covered the cases of 440 patients seen as psychiatric emergencies. For this purpose, we used the Vital Adverse Event Scale by Brugha and screening with the Columbia Scale. The sample was divided into three groups: patients without prior suicide attempts, patients with an index attempt and patients with more than one attempt. At two years, the clinical histories of these patients were reviewed, assessing for suicidal behaviour. RESULTS: A total of 49.1% (n=216) of the patients required urgent psychiatric care during the follow-up period, and 2.7% eventually committed suicide. The data shows a differential profile between the three groups analysed. Among them, the group of reattempters required the highest number of interventions regarding suicide behaviour (11.0%; χ2=30.3; d.f.=2; P<.001). Eventually, 6.1% of the patients without prior suicide attempts tried to commit suicide for the first time, and 21.7% (n=60) of the remaining sample repeated their prior attempts. The highest risk of attempt was in the thirty days following the urgent intervention. After this period, risk distribution varied for each group. Three items from the Columbia Scale predict suicide behaviour. CONCLUSIONS: The results show the need for assessing suicidal behaviour for all patients who receive psychiatric urgent care, including during the follow-up period. A more thorough control should be performed during the first months for patients without prior suicide attempts, and longer periods for those patients who have already tried to commit suicide