Real-time monitoring of nonlinear suicidal dynamics: methodology and a demonstrative case report

Frontiers in Psychology

Reinhold eFartacek¹  Sabine eKunrath¹  Günter Karl Schiepek²  Clemens eFartacek²  Martin ePlöderl² 

[1] Christian Doppler Clinic;Paracelsus Medical University;

关键词: Risk Assessment;    suicide prevention;    critical instability;    Real-time monitoring;    Early warning system;    Nonlinear dynamic systems;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00130

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

In recent years, a number of different authors have stressed the usefulness of nonlinear dynamic systems approach in suicide research and suicide prevention. This approach applies specific methods of time series analysis and, consequently, it requires a continuous and fine-meshed assessment of the processes under consideration. The technical means for this kind of process assessment and process analysis are now available. This paper outlines how suicidal dynamics can be monitored in high-risk patients by an Internet-based application for continuous self-assessment with integrated tools of nonlinear time series analysis: the Synergetic Navigation System. This procedure is illustrated by data from a patient who attempted suicide at the end of a 90-day monitoring period. Additionally, future research topics and clinical applications of a nonlinear dynamic systems approach in suicidology are discussed.

【 授权许可】

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