Current status of child and adolescent medical-psychiatric units.
The rationale for child and adolescent medical psychiatric units (CAMPUs) is given, primarily emphasizing differences from adult medical-psychiatry units. Results from a national survey describe the current status of CAMPUs in the continental United States. A total of 32 units were identified, with an additional 7 hospitals planning to establish a CAMPU. Levels of treatment intensity of CAMPUs were clarified, the general administrative structure of the 11 most treatment-intensive CAMPUs were described, and their combined patient populations are descriptively analyzed to present empirical data on the numbers and types of patients currently treated on such units.
Division of Pediatric Psychiatry, National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, Denver, CO 80206.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000523:psychology*; D017831:Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry); D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D011567:Psychiatric Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012803:Sick Role; D014481:United States