Gutstein S E, Rudd M D
Houston Child Guidance Center, Texas.
J Adolesc. 1990 Sep;13(3):265-77. doi: 10.1016/0140-1971(90)90018-3.
The present study demonstrates the safety and effectiveness of an outpatient treatment program for suicidal children and adolescents. Pre- and post-treatment measures of patient behavior and family functioning are presented for 47 adolescents and latency-aged children who received treatment from the Systemic Crisis Intervention Program at the Houston Child Guidance Center. Follow-up was conducted at three and six months and at a point between 12-18 months. All measures indicated significant long-term improvement. Data concerning post-institutional use and suicidal behavior are also presented.
本研究证明了针对有自杀倾向的儿童和青少年的门诊治疗方案的安全性和有效性。文中呈现了47名青少年和学龄儿童在接受休斯顿儿童指导中心系统危机干预项目治疗前后的患者行为和家庭功能测量结果。随访在3个月、6个月以及12至18个月之间的某个时间点进行。所有测量结果均表明有显著的长期改善。文中还给出了有关机构后使用情况和自杀行为的数据。