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Reasons for admission to an adolescent unit
1Tavistock Clinic, Tavistock Centre, London, U.K.
Journal of Adolescence
|June 1, 1989
Summary
This study analyzed adolescent unit admissions over three years. Findings inform services for disturbed adolescents and discuss implications beyond the Health Advisory Service report.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent psychiatry
- Mental health services research
- Clinical psychology
Background:
- Analysis of three years of admissions to a regional adolescent unit.
- Focus on referral patterns, adolescent/family characteristics, and admission behaviors.
- Contextualized within the N.H.S. Health Advisory Service report on disturbed adolescents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide data on adolescent unit admissions.
- To inform the provision of services for disturbed adolescents.
- To explore implications of the Health Advisory Service report not covered by the HAS.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of admission data.
- Categorization of referral sources, patient demographics, family factors, and presenting behaviors.
- Qualitative discussion of findings in relation to existing reports.
Main Results:
- Characterization of the adolescent population admitted.
- Identification of key referral pathways and contributing factors.
- Discussion of findings relevant to the Health Advisory Service (HAS) report.
Conclusions:
- The study provides valuable data on adolescent unit admissions.
- Findings offer insights into service provision for disturbed adolescents.
- Highlights areas for consideration beyond the scope of the HAS report.
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