Psychiatric hospitalization of preschool children: a follow-up study.
This paper reviews the five year follow-up status of 18 patients initially studied while psychiatrically hospitalized during their preschool years. Only four are currently doing well. Outcome is correlated with patient, family and treatment variables. Possible clinical and research approaches are discussed.
Department of Psychiatry and Neurology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112.
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D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005196:Family Therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011567:Psychiatric Department, Hospital