The Role of Demoralization and Meaning in Life (DEMIL) in Influencing Suicidal Ideation Among Patients Affected by Chronic Pain: Protocol of a Single-Center, Observational, Case-Control Study

BackgroundChronic pain is a significant risk factor for suicidal ideation (SI) and suicidal behavior (SB), including a 20%-40% prevalence rate of SI, a prevalence between 5% and 14% of suicide attempts, and a doubled risk of death by suicide in patients with chronic pain compared to controls. In mos...

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Main Authors: Costanza, Alessandra, Chytas, Vasileios, Mazzola, Viridiana, Piguet, Valérie, Desmeules, Jules, Bondolfi, Guido, Cedraschi, Christine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2020-11-01
Series:JMIR Research Protocols
Online Access:https://www.researchprotocols.org/2020/11/e24882