Prevalence and Characteristics Associated with Chronic Noncancer Pain in Suicide Decedents: A National Study

Gabrielle Campbell; Shane Darke; Louisa Degenhardt; Harriet Townsend; Gregory Carter; Brian Draper; Michael Farrell; Johan Duflou; Julia Lappin

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Prevalence and Characteristics Associated with Chronic Noncancer Pain in Suicide Decedents: A National Study

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Prevalence and Characteristics Associated with Chronic Noncancer Pain in Suicide Decedents: A National Study

Gabrielle Campbell, Shane Darke, Louisa Degenhardt, Harriet Townsend, Gregory Carter, Brian Draper, Michael Farrell, Johan Duflou and Julia Lappin

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, Vol.50(4), pp.778-791

2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/sltb.12627

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Objective: The aims were to estimate the prevalence of CNCP in suicide decedents, and compare sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of people who die by suicide (i) with and without a history of CNCP and (ii) among decedents with CNCP who are younger (< 65 years) and older (65 + years). Method: We examined all closed cases of intentional deaths in Australia in 2014, utilizing the National Coronial Information System. Results: We identified 2,590 closed cases of intentional deaths in Australia in 2014 in decedents over 18 years of age. CNCP was identified in 14.6% of cases. Decedents with CNCP were more likely to be older, have more mental health and physical health problems, and fewer relationship problems, and were more likely to die by poisoning from drugs, compared with decedents without CNCP. Comparisons of older and younger decedents with CNCP found that compared to younger (< 65 years) decedents with CNCP, older decedents (65 + years) were less likely to have mental health problems. Conclusions: This is the first national study to examine the characteristics of suicide deaths with a focus on people with CNCP. Primary care physicians should be aware of the increased risk for suicide in people living with CNCP, and it may be useful forclinicians to screen for CNCP among those presenting with suicidal behaviors.

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Title: Prevalence and Characteristics Associated with Chronic Noncancer Pain in Suicide Decedents: A National Study
Authors: Gabrielle Campbell (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
Shane Darke (Author) - University of New South Wales
Louisa Degenhardt (Author) - University of New South Wales
Harriet Townsend (Author) - University of New South Wales
Gregory Carter (Author) - University of Newcastle
Brian Draper (Author) - University of New South Wales
Michael Farrell (Author) - University of New South Wales
Johan Duflou (Author) - University of Sydney
Julia Lappin (Author) - University of New South Wales
Publication details: Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, Vol.50(4), pp.778-791
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Date published: 2020
DOI: 10.1111/sltb.12627
ISSN: 0363-0234; 1943-278X
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451416802621
Output Type: Journal article

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