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Table 3 Analytical and descriptive themes

From: Suicidal patients’ experiences regarding their safety during psychiatric in-patient care: a systematic review of qualitative studies

Analytical theme

Descriptive theme

Connection

Meeting someone who cares

Receiving a confirmation of feelings

Being acknowledged as a human being

Protection

Being protected from death

Receiving support from the observers

Control

Gaining insight

Coping with difficulties and symptoms

Attaining discharge readiness