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. 2006 Sep;11(3):150-155.
doi: 10.1111/j.1475-3588.2006.00401.x. Epub 2006 May 24.

Evaluation of a CAMHS in Primary Care Service for General Practice

Andrew Wiener  1 , Helen Rodwell  2
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Evaluation of a CAMHS in Primary Care Service for General Practice

Andrew Wiener et al. Child Adolesc Ment Health. 2006 Sep.

Abstract

Background: Many CAMH Services have Tier 2 provision in primary care, but there has been little published evaluation. In a service aimed at general practice, this study examined: 1) the clinical activities of the primary mental health workers; 2) the effect of the service on referrals to specialist CAMHS; and 3) the utilisation and perceived usefulness of the service.

Method: clinical activity data collection, evaluation of referral patterns, and a postal questionnaire.

Results: Informal (unstructured) consultation-liaison was used more than formal consultation. Referrals to specialist CAMHS increased from practices using the service. The service was perceived as helpful and accessible.

Conclusions: The service supported primary care staff in their work with child and adolescent mental health issues. Referrals to Tier 3 may increase as a result of the service.

Keywords: CAMHS; children and adolescents; consultation-liaison general practice; early intervention; evaluation; primary care; primary mental health worker.

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