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Clinical effectiveness of drop-in mental health services at paediatric hospitals: A non-randomised multi-site study for children and young people and their families - study protocol.
- Source :
- PLoS ONE, Vol 19, Iss 5, p e0302878 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2024.
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Abstract
- BackgroundDespite the high prevalence of mental health difficulties in children and young people with long-term health conditions (LTCs), these difficulties and experiences are often overlooked and untreated. Previous research demonstrated the effectiveness of psychological support provided via a drop-in mental health centre located in a paediatric hospital. The aim of this prospective non-randomised single-arm multi-centre interventional study is to determine the clinical effectiveness of drop-in mental health services when implemented at paediatric hospitals in England.MethodsIt is hypothesised that families who receive psychological interventions through the drop-in services will show improved emotional and behavioural symptoms. Outcomes will be measured at baseline and at 6-month follow-up. The primary outcome is the difference in the total difficulties score on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) reported by parent or child at 6 months. Secondary outcomes include self and parent reported Paediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL), self-reported depression (PHQ-9) and anxiety measures (GAD-7) and family satisfaction (CSQ-8).DiscussionThis trial aims to determine the clinical effectiveness of providing psychological support in the context of LTCs through drop-in mental health services at paediatric hospitals in England. These findings will contribute to policies and practice addressing mental health needs in children and young people with other long-term health conditions.Trial registrationISRCTN15063954, Registered on 9 December 2022.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19326203
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- PLoS ONE
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.9185a45482f349488cdaec56be2ea5e1
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0302878&type=printable