Psychological Consultation in a Children's Hospital: An Evaluation of Services

Behavioral Upset in Medical Patients-Revised: Evaluation of a Parent Report Measure of Distress for Pediatric Populations

“…An examination of a pediatric psychology consultation service in a children's hospital found 19% of consultations were referred for depression or suicide attempts and 12% for adjustment to chronic illness (Olson et al, 1988). When estimating prevalence of such adjustment problems, however, different criteria, age groups, and assessment techniques have been utilized.…”

Depression in pediatric patients before and 1 year after heart or heart-lung transplantation

“…6 However, among hospitalized pediatric patients, suspected depression or suicidal ideation constitutes the single most common reason for mental health referrals by the child's physician. 7,8 Disease severity is inconsistently related to depressive symptoms and factors such as gender, age and time since diagnosis are generally unrelated to symptoms, although there is a trend in many studies for more depressive symptoms among older children. 9,10 Higher rates of depressive symptoms are associated with parent, rather than child, ratings.…”

Assessment of Behavioral Distress and Depression in a Pediatric Population

“…An early study of 7-to 12-year-old children found that 38% exhibited dysphoric mood during hospitalization, based on semistructured interviews of the parent and child (Kashani, Barbero, & Bolander, 1981). An examination of referral questions provided to a pediatric psychology service on inpatient children in a children's hospital found that 19% of consultations were referred for depression or suicide attempts, and 12% of consultations were referred for adjustment to chronic illness (Olson et al, 1988). A review of the effects of hospitalization and surgery on children estimated that at least 20% of children experience emotional as well as behavioral difficulties (Yap, 1988).…”