Patterns of psychotropic medication use among young people living in out-of-home care: A scoping review and meta-analysis of international literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Young people in out-of-home care experience complex mental health needs and may be prescribed psychotropic medications at a greater rate than those not living in care. The aim of this scoping review was to synthesise international literature to (1) understand the prevalence of psychotropic medication use among young people in out-of-home care and (2) identify the factors associated with a greater likelihood of prescribing and/or use.

Methods

This scoping review was conducted according to the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodological guidance. Five electronic databases were searched for relevant literature published from inception to September 2024. Synthesising the literature involved a mixed-method approach, utilising a proportional meta-analysis, narrative sy

SUBMITTER: Hatzikiriakidis K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12569128 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature