From: Encountering suicide in primary healthcare rehabilitation: the experiences of physiotherapists
Theme Through barriers and taboos – the physiotherapist finds a way | |
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Category | Subcategory |
Possibilities for identification | The physiotherapist as an important gatekeeper |
Time to create alliances | |
Mental illness often concealed by physical symptoms | |
Obstacles in meeting suicide | A lack of knowledge |
A fear of asking and receiving an answer | |
Suicide as a taboo | |
The body is in focus | |
Workplace environment matters | The importance of collegiality |
Organizational hindrances | |
Negative effects on wellbeing | |
Where does the patient belong? | A lack of routines for referral |
Difficulties in accessing other health professionals | |
Education and experience are keys | The value of mentorship |
Work and life experience gives confidence | |
Education provides important tools |