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. 2023 Aug 10:14:1192711.
doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1192711. eCollection 2023.

Implementation of an embedded behavioral health care model in a pediatric rheumatology subspecialty juvenile myositis clinic

Susan Shenoi  1 , Suzanne E Edison  2 , Stacey Haynes  1 , Joanna Patten  1
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Implementation of an embedded behavioral health care model in a pediatric rheumatology subspecialty juvenile myositis clinic

Susan Shenoi et al. Front Psychiatry. .

Abstract

Youth with chronic medical illness, such as juvenile myositis (JM), require specialized behavioral health care. However, access to such care is challenging due to the youth mental health crisis, which impacts accessibility of mental health services in the community, as well as challenges accessing behavioral health care above and beyond the demands of care related to their JM management. In this paper we describe an embedded behavioral health care model, including the establishment and implementation of such a model, at a pediatric hospital where youth with JM receive medical care in a Center of Excellence (CoE). We describe a unique partnership with a philanthropic organization; the challenges and benefits of delivering care within this model; as well as recommendations for maximizing its effectiveness. Ultimately, we provide an example of a successful embedded behavioral health care program for youth with rare disease, which may be applied to other institutions providing similar care.

Keywords: behavioral health; juvenile myositis; mental health; pediatrics; rheumatology.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

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Different aspects of pediatric rheumatology subspecialty juvenile myositis (JM) clinic embedded behavioral health care (EBMC) model for mental health care. EBHC, embedded behavioral health care; PT, physical therapist; Ped, pediatric; Admin Asst, administrative assistant; JM, juvenile myositis.
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