Predictors and Outcomes of Psychiatric Hospitalization in Youth Presenting to the Emergency Department with Suicidality

Jennifer L. Hughes; Nicholas L. Anderson; Jessica L. Wiblin; Joan R. Asarnow

doi:10.1111/sltb.12271

Predictors and Outcomes of Psychiatric Hospitalization in Youth Presenting to the Emergency Department with Suicidality

Jennifer L. Hughes, Nicholas L. Anderson, Jessica L. Wiblin, Joan R. Asarnow

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Youth suicide attempters presenting to the emergency department (ED) are frequently admitted to psychiatric inpatient hospitals, yet little is known about how clinicians decide which youths to admit versus discharge to outpatient care. We examine predictors of inpatient hospitalization and describe service use outcomes associated with hospitalization in 181 youths drawn from consecutive ED admissions for suicidality. Predictors of hospitalization include ED site, suicide plan, and parent report of problems. Hospitalization was associated with improved linkage to outpatient treatment and more intensive service use. Future research is needed to understand the best service delivery and treatments for these high-risk youth.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	193-204
Number of pages	12
Journal	Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
Volume	47
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/sltb.12271
State	Published - Apr 1 2017

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Clinical Psychology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Psychiatry and Mental health

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