Individual research recommendation details

Recommendation ID

NG53/3

Question

Children and young people in transition between settings:- What is the effect of specific interventions to support children and young people during transition between inpatient mental health settings and community or care home settings? Is there any particular benefit for black, Asian and minority ethnic communities?

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Why this is important:- Young people admitted to inpatient mental health settings may have a range of associated difficulties, and may be more likely than adults to be admitted to out-of-area or specialist units.
The committee highlighted particular gaps in the evidence about children and young people during transitions. These included gaps in evidence on:
- child protection and safeguarding
- voluntary compared with involuntary admission
- understanding by children and young people of their status
- how looked-after children are best supported through transitions and reintegration into the school system after hospital discharge
- self-directed support or peer support for children and young people and their parents.
Effectiveness studies are needed to evaluate the different approaches and interventions to support children and young people through safe and timely transitions. These need to be supplemented with views and experiences studies.

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance

Transition between inpatient mental health settings and community or care home settings

Number

NG53

Date issued

August 2016

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