| Autor: |
Ganga RN; Liverpool Business School, Faculty of Business and Law, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L1 2TZ, UK., Santa K; School of Nursing and Allied Health, Faculty of Health, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L2 2ER, UK., Ali M; School of Nursing and Allied Health, Faculty of Health, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L2 2ER, UK., Smith G; School of Nursing and Allied Health, Faculty of Health, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L2 2ER, UK. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
International journal of environmental research and public health [Int J Environ Res Public Health] 2024 Oct 03; Vol. 21 (10). Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 03. |
| DOI: |
10.3390/ijerph21101318 |
| Abstrakt: |
(1) Background: In the UK, mental health needs for children and young people (CYP) are rising, whilst access to care is declining, particularly in the North of England and post-COVID-19. However, Health Information Technologies (HITs) can simplify access to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), reduce waiting times, and provide anonymous support and reliable information. (2) Methods: A single-centre prospective observational study examined the impact of "CYP as One"-a digital referral point to CAMHS-on waiting times and referral rejection rates. (3) Results: Waiting times during the first 12 months of "CYP as One" implementation were compared to the 12 months prior using non-parametric tests. "CYP as One" demonstrated an increase of 1314 referrals, with self-referrals rising by 71%. Initial implementation showed an increase in waiting times by 16.13 days (53.89 days) compared to pre-implementation (37.76 days) ( p < 0.001). However, months 10 (M = 16.18, p < 0.001), 11 (M = 17.45, p < 0.001), and 12 (M = 31.45, p < 0.001) implementation showed reduced waiting times. Rejection rates rose due to a 108% increase in referral volume. "CYP as One" improved access and reduced waiting times after the initial phase. (4) Conclusions: Further research is needed to assess its long-term impact and cost-effectiveness, particularly regarding specific mental health conditions and staff time. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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