Capturing the clinical complexity in young people presenting to primary mental health services: a data-driven approach.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

The specific and multifaceted service needs of young people have driven the development of youth-specific integrated primary mental healthcare models, such as the internationally pioneering headspace services in Australia. Although these services were designed for early intervention, they often need to cater for young people with severe conditions and complex needs, creating challenges in service planning and resource allocation. There is, however, a lack of understanding and consensus on the definition of complexity in such clinical settings.

Methods

This retrospective study involved analysis of headspace's clinical minimum data set from young people accessing services in Australia between 1 July 2018 and 30 June 2019. Based on consultations with experts,

SUBMITTER: Gao CX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11450420 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature