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The Relationship Between Chronic Pain, Wellness, and Suicidal Desire in Older Adults

出版	University of Florida, 2023
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=SIRE0AEACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

註釋Older adults are reported to die by suicide at higher rates than the general population. Suicidal desire is associated with chronic pain, and the rise in the older population will increase those who are vulnerable to and experiencing painful health conditions. Grounded in concepts from the Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide and the Indivisible Self Model, this study employed a quantitative design to investigate the relationship between pain, wellness, and suicidal desire in older adults. A secondary dataset was used that included 684 older adults who received home-based services (home-delivered meals) in the Southeastern region of the United States. Study participants completed standardized measures of chronic physical pain, wellness, and suicidal desire. Results identified that the emotional burden aspect of pain was strongly associated with suicidal desire and that overall wellness moderated the relationship between chronic pain and suicidal desire. Additionally, the social, coping, and essential elements of wellness were found to moderate the relationship between pain and suicidal desire. The findings of this study contribute to the literature on suicidality by expanding the understanding of chronic pain and its impact on older adults. Additionally, the study findings suggest specific components of wellness that may reduce suicide risk in this population. Greater attention to the role wellness plays in mitigating the pain experiences and suicidal desire among