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Review
. 1989 Summer;19(4):231-44.
doi: 10.1007/BF00705953.

The psychiatric hospitalization of children: an overview

R Dalton, B Muller, M A Forman
Review

The psychiatric hospitalization of children: an overview

R Dalton et al. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev. 1989 Summer.

Abstract

This paper reviews significant outcome studies regarding the hospitalization of latency-age children and examines pertinent admission criteria. Essential diagnostic and therapeutic components, including milieu therapy, individual therapy, family work, pharmacotherapy and school are discussed. The future role of psychiatric hospitalization of children is examined.

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