Healthcare costs for young people transitioning the boundary between child/adolescent and adult mental health services in seven European countries: results from the MILESTONE study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The boundary between services for children and adolescents and adults has been identified as problematic for young people with mental health problems.

Aims

To examine the use and cost of healthcare for young people engaged in mental healthcare before and after the child/adolescent and adult service boundary.

Method

Data from 772 young people in seven European countries participating in the MILESTONE trial were analysed. We analysed and costed healthcare resources used in the 6-month period before and after the service boundary.

Results

The proportion of young people engaging with healthcare services fell substantially after crossing the service boundary (associated costs €7761 pre-boundary v. €3376 post-boundary). Pre-boundary, the main cost d

SUBMITTER: Canaway A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10617498 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature