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People who self-harm: rapid evidence review and survey of practitioner perspectives

This rapid evidence review and survey of practitioner perspectives investigated if self-harm can be a barrier to accessing support and services, and what measures can be taken to overcome these barriers.


Appendix 1: SPIDER Table of Search Terms

Sample

  • UK
  • “United Kingdom”
  • Scotland
  • England
  • N. Ireland
  • Wales
  • Youth
  • “Young people”
  • “Older people”
  • LGBT+
  • Neurodivergent
  • Prisoners
  • “Looked after”

Phenomenon of Interest

  • Self-harm*
  • “Self-harm”
  • “Self-injury”
  • SH
  • “Self-violence”
  • Cutting
  • “Self-poisoning”
  • “Self-inflicted violence” “Self-injurious behaviour”
  • “Self-injurious behaviour”
  • “Physical harm”
  • “Mental Health problem”
  • Help-seek*
  • “Help-seeking behaviour”
  • Seek*
  • Support
  • Therapy
  • Counselling
  • “Primary care”
  • Emergency
  • A&E
  • “Accident & Emergency”
  • Treatment
  • Intervention
  • “Psychological support”
  • CAMHS
  • Crisis
  • “Mental Health services”
  • NHS

Design

  • Focus group*
  • Interview*
  • Observation*
  • Randomised Control Trial
  • Ethnography Ethnographical Qualitative
  • Survey
  • Questionnaire

Evaluation

  • Barrier*
  • Challenges
  • Block*
  • Obstacle*
  • Obstruct*
  • Hurdle*
  • Difficulty
  • Problem*
  • Stop*
  • Limit*
  • Hinder*
  • Impact
  • Facilitat*
  • Motivat*
  • Enabl*
  • Aid*
  • Assist*
  • Support*
  • Allow*
  • Permit*
  • Ease*
  • Promote*

Research Type

  • Mixed methods
  • Qualitative
  • Quantitative

Contact

Email: socialresearch@gov.scot

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