Hospitalización psiquiátrica de niños y adolescentes II: Experiencia clínica en un hospital general privado

Abstract

Intensive short stay psychiatric hospitalization modality within a private general hospital is discussed as a part of a continuum of care for severe cases undergoing a decompensation of their illness. Diagnosis and treatment of 38 children and adolescents is described. Results and follow up are reported. All acute crisis were resolved and some new diagnoses were formulated. Patients received treatment for their acute symptoms, and started treatment for their core disorders. Coordinations for continuation of ambulatory treatment were implemented. Lessons learned from the experience and implications for future treatment programs are discussed.