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Clinical, sociodemographic, and systems risk factors for attrition in a children's mental health clinic.

Armbruster, Paula, Fallon, Theodore·1994·American Journal of Orthopsychiatry

Abstract

Clinical, sociodemographic, and systems risk factors for attrition at a child guidance clinic were identified. All patients who completed the intake process were followed through various clinic phases. Lower socioeconomic status and low family cohesion predicted dropout. Dropouts and continuers were equally psychiatrically impaired. The Family Environment Scale was the only standardized measure that distinguished between dropouts and continuers.

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  • Estimated prevalence of dropout varies from 15 to 60% and is even higher among young people, particularly in the age group of 15-24 years.

    “Estimated prevalence varies from 15 to 60 % [3–6] and is even higher among young people [4, 7–9], particularly in the age group of 15–24 years [4].”

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Authors
Armbruster, P., & Fallon, T.
Affiliations
Yale University (US)
Venue
American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
Published
1994
Volume
64
Issue
4
Pages
577-585
ISSN
  • 0002-9432 (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-0025
OpenAlex
W1967911575
Cited by
155
References
28
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FWCI
3.94
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • American Journal of Orthopsychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychiatric care and mental health services
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Keywords
treatment discontinuation, child guidance clinics, dropout, socioeconomic status, family cohesion, Family Environment Scale, child mental health, risk factors, continuity of care, psychiatric disability
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Child, Child Behavior Disorders, Child Guidance Clinics, Child, Preschool, Connecticut, Family, Family Characteristics, Female, Humans, Infant, Internal-External Control, Male, Patient Dropouts, Professional-Family Relations, Referral and Consultation, Risk Factors, Social Environment, Socioeconomic Factors, Life Tables

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