ArticleBMC psychiatry2024
"Psychiatric emergency consultations of minors: a qualitative study of professionals' experiences".
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- Balancing autonomy and safety in care for youth with severe and enduring mental health problems.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2026Article
- Diagnostic Trends of Minors in Psychiatric Emergency Care: An Observational Study.Actas espanolas de psiquiatria · 2026Observational
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Abstract
backgroundPsychiatric emergency assessment of minors can be a complex process, especially for professional staff who are not specifically trained in handling child and adolescent emergency patients. As minors cannot usually express their feelings and experiences as well as adults, it is difficult to form an accurate picture of their condition and to determine what kind of emergency care is needed, for instance whether or not a psychiatric emergency admission is necessary. We lack insight in what professionals at emergency departments need to adequately assess these minors and their families. The aim of this study was to explore staff members' experiences with assessing minors and explore recommendations for improving their ability to provide appropriate support.
methodsGuided by a topic list with open-ended questions, we conducted 11 semi-structured interviews with staff working at psychiatric emergency services. Thematic analysis enabled us to identify five main themes: (1) young age and the crucial role of parents; (2) professionals' feelings, especially uncertainty; (3) psychiatric emergency admissions and the alternatives to them; (4) regional differences in organization and tasks; and (5) options for improving care.
resultsThe staff interviewed all agreed that it was often complicated and time consuming to take full responsibility when assessing minors with serious and urgent psychiatric problems. Most found it difficult to determine which behaviors were and were not age-appropriate, and how to handle systemic problems during the assessment. When assessing minors and their families in crisis, this led to uncertainty. Professionals were especially insecure when assessing children under age 12 and their families, feeling they lacked the appropriate knowledge and routine.
conclusionCustomized expertise development and improved regional embedding of the psychiatric emergency service in the child and adolescent services will reduce professionals' uncertainty and improve psychiatric emergency care for minors.
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