“…These findings are consistent with outcomes of an adult psychiatric observation unit and suggest value to patients in racial, ethnic, and sexual minority groups who disproportionately use the PED for health care. Given the fragmented pediatric mental health infrastructure, limitations include knowledge gaps in outpatient follow-up, family resources, housing status, and other social determinants of health. Future studies should elucidate these gaps and their influence on the role of POUs.…”