Mental health and psychosocial support for children with upper limb musculoskeletal conditions.

ABSTRACT: This study describes mental health and psychosocial screening processes, access to care and interventions provided to children with upper limb musculoskeletal conditions. A cross-sectional e-survey study was conducted of 107 healthcare professionals who work with children with congenital hand and upper limb differences and brachial plexus birth injuries. Of them, 41 (38%) reported that they routinely screen for mental health and psychosocial concerns. Few (12%) reported the use of standardized outcome measures. In total, 51 (48%) healthcare professionals reported that there was a waiting list for mental health services at their institution. Collectively, healthcare professionals were unsatisfied with the staffing, access to care and types of interventions available. Reported barriers to ca

SUBMITTER: Persaud D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11264536 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature