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Pediatric Diabetes Patients Infrequently Access Outpatient Psychology Services Following Screening and Referral: Implications for Practice
Children’s Health Care
  • Areti Vassilopoulos, Nova Southeastern University
  • Jessica Valenzuela, Nova Southeastern University
  • Joanna Tsikis, Nova Southeastern University
  • Lital Reitblat, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
  • Ernesto J. Blanco, Broward Health Medical Center
  • Shelley Nicholls, University of Miami
  • Risa M Wolf, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-25-2019
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Abstract/Excerpt

Youth with diabetes are at risk for suboptimal psychological functioning. This study evaluated the prevalence of concerns and proportion of outpatient referrals provided and completed at follow-up. Participants included 100 adolescents and young adults seen at a multidisciplinary diabetes clinic. Referrals were made to 61.2% of participants for internalizing (51.6%), externalizing (8%), diabetes-related (50%), comprehensive evaluation (17%), interpersonal (10%), and other needs (3%). At follow-up, 23.7% of those referred were enrolled in outpatient services. Pediatric psychologists offer effective mental health screening and referral. Barriers to follow-up outpatient care included transportation, organization, and stigma. Implications for improving access are discussed.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/02739615.2019.1653763
Citation Information
Areti Vassilopoulos, Jessica Valenzuela, Joanna Tsikis, Lital Reitblat, et al.. "Pediatric Diabetes Patients Infrequently Access Outpatient Psychology Services Following Screening and Referral: Implications for Practice" Children’s Health Care Vol. 49 Iss. 2 (2019) p. 202 - 217 ISSN: 1532-6888
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jessica-valenzuela/112/