Evaluation of the physical health of adolescent in-patients in generic and secure services: retrospective case-note review.

ABSTRACT:

Aims and method

To assess physical health needs of adolescent in-patients by routine monitoring. A retrospective analysis of case notes was conducted on a 6-month intake to generic and secure adolescent mental health units in Greater Manchester, UK.

Results

Fifty individuals were admitted (52% female, average age 15.84 years). Diagnoses varied and 66% were prescribed medications before admission. All had a physical health assessment, which identified various physical health risk factors. Average body mass index was 25.99 (range 15.8-44), and increased during in-patient treatment for 84% of individuals who had their body mass recorded more than once. A total of 28% of individuals smoked. Lipids and prolactin levels were elevated across the sample.

Clinical implications

SUBMITTER: Carney R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8058882 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature