Assessing risk of self-harm in acute paediatric settings: a multicentre exploratory evaluation of the CYP-MH SAPhE instrument.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To psychometrically assess the Children and Young People-Mental Health Self-harm Assessment in Paediatric healthcare Environments (CYP-MH SAPhE) instrument for the identification of immediate risk of self-harm in CYP, aged 10-19 years, in acute paediatric wards or emergency departments.

Design

The CYP-MH SAPhE Instrument was developed through a robust scoping review and Delphi consensus with 30 clinicians/topic experts. To evaluate the psychometric properties, a multicentre exploratory study was conducted.

Setting

Three acute hospitals in the UK.

Participants

163 CYP presenting at acute hospital settings with primary mental health (cases) or physical health (non-cases) conditions.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Psychometric properties o

SUBMITTER: Manning JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8166599 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature