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Understanding partial hospitalization through a continuity-of-care model
J J McGonigle1, M Krouk, D Hindmarsh
1Allegheny Neuropsychiatric Institute, Oakdale, PA 15071.
International Journal of Partial Hospitalization
|November 4, 1992
Summary
Partial hospital programs help neurologically impaired children and adolescents transition between care settings. This approach is key to maintaining treatment gains within an integrated system of care.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Neurologically impaired children and adolescents require specialized, continuous care.
- Transitions between intensive treatment and community settings pose challenges to maintaining therapeutic progress.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the role and effectiveness of partial hospital programs for pediatric neurological impairment.
- To evaluate how these programs facilitate transitions within a continuum of care.
Main Methods:
- Review of an innovative partial hospital program model.
- Discussion within the framework of integrated systems of care.
Main Results:
- Partial hospital programs are effective in bridging treatment and community settings.
- This model supports the establishment and maintenance of treatment gains.
Conclusions:
- Partial hospital programs are a critical component of integrated care for neurologically impaired youth.
- This model enhances service delivery continuity and treatment efficacy.
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