BJ Psych Bulletin | |
Evaluation of the physical health of adolescent in-patients in generic and secure services: retrospective case-note review | |
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Rebekah Carney1  Shermin Imran1  Heather Law1  Siri Folstad2  Sophie Parker1  | |
[1] Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust;University of Manchester | |
关键词: Adolescent; in-patient; secure services; mental health; physical health.; | |
DOI : 10.1192/bjb.2019.68 | |
学科分类:工程和技术(综合) | |
来源: Cambridge University Press | |
【 摘 要 】
Aims and method To assess physical health needs of adolescent in-patients by routine monitoring. A retrospective analysis of case notes was conducted on a 6-month intake to generic and secure adolescent mental health units in Greater Manchester, UK. Results Fifty individuals were admitted (52% female, average age 15.84 years). Diagnoses varied and 66% were prescribed medications before admission. All had a physical health assessment, which identified various physical health risk factors. Average body mass index was 25.99 (range 15.8–44), and increased during in-patient treatment for 84% of individuals who had their body mass recorded more than once. A total of 28% of individuals smoked. Lipids and prolactin levels were elevated across the sample. Clinical implications This evaluation strengthens the argument to optimise physical healthcare for adolescent in-patients and develop physical health interventions, particularly given that we observed elevated lipids and prolactin. Physical health and well-being may not be prioritised when assessing and managing young peoples’ mental health, despite their increased vulnerability for comorbid conditions.
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CC BY
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