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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedPeterson EL, Ndumele CD, Busch SH
National referral and treatment patterns among mental health pediatric primary care visits.
The current study explored factors that predict referral from pediatric primary care to mental health specialty care among a nationally representative sample of visits. Results indicated that patient visits that included rarer/serious diagnoses (e.g., bipolar disorder) were more likely to receive a referral in comparison to those with ADHD.
AHRQ-funded; HS017589.
Citation: Peterson EL, Ndumele CD, Busch SH .
National referral and treatment patterns among mental health pediatric primary care visits.
Adm Policy Ment Health 2020 Jan;47(1):86-93. doi: 10.1007/s10488-019-00972-9..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Behavioral Health, Primary Care, Practice Patterns