Reports on the findings of a two year qualitative study, undertaken by Young Minds, to explore the changing nature of inpatient care for young people with serious mental health problems. Data was gathered from young people, parents and staff from within inpatient units and surrounding services.
Reports on the findings of a two year qualitative study, undertaken by Young Minds, to explore the changing nature of inpatient care for young people with serious mental health problems. Data was gathered from young people, parents and staff from within inpatient units and surrounding services.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, patients, staff, user views, young people, access to information;
Reports on an in-depth qualitative study of a sample of child and adolescent inpatient units drawn from across England and Wales to learn how they might better meet the needs of young people seeking their help. The survey included interviews with 107 young people, 35 parents and 169 staff. Highlights the findings of the study which although indicating clear improvements also revealed continuing areas of concern. Areas of concern included staffing levels; access to information; support for young people after discharge; and bed availability.
Reports on an in-depth qualitative study of a sample of child and adolescent inpatient units drawn from across England and Wales to learn how they might better meet the needs of young people seeking their help. The survey included interviews with 107 young people, 35 parents and 169 staff. Highlights the findings of the study which although indicating clear improvements also revealed continuing areas of concern. Areas of concern included staffing levels; access to information; support for young people after discharge; and bed availability.
Subject terms:
hospitals, mental health problems, mental health services, patients, hospital admission, hospital discharge, user views, young people, access to information, children;
One year into the new study looking at inpatient care for young people, the authors outlined some of the common themes to have emerged so far, including valuable user perspectives.
One year into the new study looking at inpatient care for young people, the authors outlined some of the common themes to have emerged so far, including valuable user perspectives.
Subject terms:
hospitals, mental health problems, mental health services, patients, service users, user views, young people, children, families;
Reports on an in-depth qualitative study of in-patient child and adolescent mental health services undertaken by Young Minds. The study worked with six in-patients units from across England and Wales and recorded the views and experiences of young people and families, to provide information and ideas about how to make services more 'young person friendly'. Data were gathered from 107 young people, 35 parents and 169 staff from within in-patient units and surrounding services. The findings showed that although improvements had been made, there were still areas of concern which included staffing levels.
Reports on an in-depth qualitative study of in-patient child and adolescent mental health services undertaken by Young Minds. The study worked with six in-patients units from across England and Wales and recorded the views and experiences of young people and families, to provide information and ideas about how to make services more 'young person friendly'. Data were gathered from 107 young people, 35 parents and 169 staff from within in-patient units and surrounding services. The findings showed that although improvements had been made, there were still areas of concern which included staffing levels.
Subject terms:
hospitals, mental health problems, mental health services, nurses, patients, staffing levels, user views, waiting lists, young people, access to services, child and adolescent mental health services, children;