Title
Specialized inpatient psychiatry units for children with autism and developmental disorders: a United States survey.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2012
Institution/Department
MaineHealth, Psychiatry
Journal Title
Journal of autism and developmental disorders
MeSH Headings
Adolescent, Autistic Disorder, Child, Child, Preschool, Cross-Sectional Studies, Developmental Disabilities, Health Care Surveys, Hospitalization, Humans, Inpatients, Length of Stay, Psychiatric Department, Hospital, United States, Young Adult
Abstract
A cross sectional survey was performed to obtain the characteristics of specialized inpatient psychiatry units exclusively serving children with autism and other developmental disorders in the United States. Identified units were surveyed on basic demographic characteristics, clinical challenges and therapeutic modalities. Average length of stay was 42.3 days, children with autism spectrum disorders constituted the majority of the inpatient population (62.5-87.5%), and obtaining adequate post-discharge services was identified as the greatest challenge. Health policy implications and future research directions are suggested.
ISSN
1573-3432
First Page
1863
Recommended Citation
Siegel, Matthew; Doyle, Kathleen; Chemelski, Bruce; Payne, David; Ellsworth, Beth; Harmon, Jamie; Robbins, Douglas; Milligan, Briana; and Lubetsky, Martin, "Specialized inpatient psychiatry units for children with autism and developmental disorders: a United States survey." (2012). Maine Behavioral Healthcare. 8.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/mbh/8
Last Page
1869
