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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies 6/2010

01-12-2010 | Original Paper

Psychotropic Medication Use for Youth in Residential Treatment: A Comparison Between Youth with Monopharmacy Versus Polypharmacy

Auteurs: Annette K. Griffith, Jacqueline Huscroft-D’Angelo, Michael H. Epstein, Nirbhay N. Singh, Jonathan C. Huefner, Robert Pick

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 6/2010

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Abstract

At the time of entry into residential treatment, many youth have prescriptions for one or more psychotropic medications. It is not well understood why some youth are prescribed only one psychotropic medication while others may be prescribed more. We sought to determine if differences existed between youth entering residential treatment with monopharmacy (n = 77) versus youth entering with polypharmacy (n = 103). Youth were compared across demographic, family, behavioral, mental health, and psychotropic medication variables. The only significant differences identified were related to the numbers of youth with prescriptions across the different psychotropic classes. As would be expected, youth experiencing polypharmacy were more likely to have prescriptions within each class. Implications, limitations, and recommendations for future research are discussed.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Psychotropic Medication Use for Youth in Residential Treatment: A Comparison Between Youth with Monopharmacy Versus Polypharmacy
Auteurs
Annette K. Griffith
Jacqueline Huscroft-D’Angelo
Michael H. Epstein
Nirbhay N. Singh
Jonathan C. Huefner
Robert Pick
Publicatiedatum
01-12-2010
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 6/2010
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-010-9372-9

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