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Pathways to Psychiatric Care in Child and Adolescent Mental Health - Tirana

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2020

V. Alikaj  and
A. Suli
V. Alikaj
Affiliation:
Department of Neurosciences, University Hospital Center ‘Mother Teresa’, Tirana, Albania
A. Suli
Affiliation:
Department of Neurosciences, University Hospital Center ‘Mother Teresa’, Tirana, Albania

Abstract

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There has been almost no mental health service research in Albania. A pathway study provides a quantitative description of the filters in the help-seeking and investigate the relative contributions of child, parents, pediatrics, GP etc. in determining service use.

Aims:

To investigate the process of help seeking for child and adolescent psychopathology at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in UHC “Mother Teresa”, Tirana.

Method:

Participants were 5-18years old, newly referred children/adolescents in CAMHS during 2006. Measures: Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire for parents/children, Pathways Encounter Form. Pathway diagram was drawn showing the main routes of care seeking. Patterns of care seeking, durations and previous treatments for diagnosis within ICD-10 groups were prescribed. Analysis: Comparisons between groups, diagnosis and predictive factors influencing help seeking care.

Results:

The main pathway of seeking care resulted to be from hospital doctors or to be direct access. General practitioners have a limited role as ‘gatekeeper’ for patients. 72% of individuals resulted with conduct, hyperactivity, depressive and some anxiety disorders, but fewer than 30% of individuals with specific phobias, separation anxiety and eating disorders.

Conclusions:

A clear picture of pathway of seeking care in mental health for children/adolescents coming in CAMHS is provided. Findings highlight areas that require further attention if aspirations for community-oriented mental health care are to be realized in Tirana and Albania. Declaration of interest: None.

Type
P02-88
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 24 , Issue S1: 17th EPA Congress - Lisbon, Portugal, January 2009, Abstract book , January 2009 , 24-E778
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2009
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