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Alternatives to psychiatric hospitalization for children
The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|September 1, 1985
Summary
The number of psychiatric treatment alternatives for children has grown due to evolving theories, societal demands, and funding. This review examines the effectiveness of psychiatric hospitalization and its alternatives, identifying future research directions.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Healthcare Policy and Economics
Background:
- Increasing number of treatment alternatives for children's mental health.
- Influences include theoretical shifts, social/political pressures, and financial factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- Review literature on alternatives to psychiatric hospitalization for children.
- Appraise data on the effectiveness of hospitalization versus alternatives.
- Identify future research needs and service development.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of psychiatric hospitalization and alternatives for children.
- Appraisal of existing effectiveness data.
- Analysis of theoretical, social, political, and financial drivers.
Main Results:
- Significant increase in treatment alternatives for pediatric psychiatric care.
- Data on effectiveness of hospitalization and alternatives is variable and requires further study.
- Identification of key areas for future research and service improvement.
Conclusions:
- The landscape of child psychiatric treatment is rapidly evolving.
- Further research is crucial to understand the comparative effectiveness of various interventions.
- Service development should be informed by evidence and address identified research gaps.