Covariates of length of stay in residential treatment.
This study explores variables associated with length of stay in a child welfare residential treatment center. The study followed three entry cohorts (416 boys) from admission through discharge. The researchers conducted event history analyses to examine the rates of discharge over time and the covariates of length of stay. They conducted analyses by discharge destination (reunified, transferred, or ran away). The results demonstrated that mental health issues slowed down rates of discharge for youth who were reunified or transferred. For children who left by running away, age and prior substance history were associated with faster rates of exit. These results have important public policy implications for improving the application of length of stay variables in planning and treatment.
Baker
Amy J L
AJ
Center for Child Welfare Research, USA.
Wulczyn
Fred
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Dale
Nan
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000145:classification / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D002669:Child Welfare; D002675:Child, Preschool; D018453:Homeless Youth / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012112:Residential Facilities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*