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[The adolescent psychiatry department: organization and initial experiences]
Psychiatrische Praxis
|May 13, 1998
Summary
A new adolescent psychiatric department opened in Basel, Switzerland, in 1993, addressing a critical gap in specialized care. This open ward utilizes an interdisciplinary team and various therapeutic approaches for adolescent mental health treatment.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Adolescent Health
- Healthcare Management
Context:
- Limited specialized psychiatric hospitalization options for adolescents in Switzerland.
- Establishment of a new adolescent psychiatric department at Basel University Hospital in 1993.
- Addressing a recognized deficit in tertiary mental healthcare for young individuals.
Purpose:
- To describe the conceptualization and establishment of a novel adolescent psychiatric department.
- To outline the operational model and therapeutic strategies employed.
- To report on the initial three years of clinical experience and outcomes.
Summary:
- The department operates as an open ward, integrating milieu therapy, psychotherapy, and pharmacotherapy.
- An interdisciplinary team comprising psychiatric nurses, pedagogues, and other professionals provides comprehensive patient care.
- The article details the ward's development, conceptual framework, and practical implementation.
Impact:
- Provides a model for developing specialized adolescent psychiatric services.
- Highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in adolescent mental healthcare.
- Offers insights into the challenges and successes of establishing new psychiatric facilities.
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