Publications by authors named "Carmel Fraser"
Emergency mental health admissions for children: a naturalistic study.
Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry
January 2015
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated emergency mental health admissions (EA) for children under 13 in the UK over three years, aiming to address concerns about their safety and effectiveness.
- EA patients (47 children) showed comparable outcomes to those admitted through planned admissions (PA) (35 children) in terms of age, length of stay, medication, and risk incidents, despite initially lower functioning levels.
- The results suggest that EA is a valid and safe option for children's mental health care, with parents expressing higher satisfaction compared to those with PA.