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Implementing a salutogenic treatment model in a clinical setting of emergency child and adolescent psychiatry in Sweden
Author(s) -
Johansson Björn Axel,
Pettersson Kajsa,
Tydesten Katarina,
Lindgren Anna,
Andersson Claes
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.331
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6171
pISSN - 1073-6077
DOI - 10.1111/jcap.12212
Subject(s) - salutogenesis , medicine , psychiatry , child and adolescent psychiatry , mental health , unit (ring theory) , emergency treatment , medical emergency , public health , psychology , nursing , health promotion , mathematics education
Problem Emergency care in child and adolescent psychiatry often lacks a coherent treatment model. This study reports on the development and implementation of a salutogenic treatment model at the Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Emergency Unit in Malmö, Sweden. Methods The development and implementation involved all staff categories and was guided by a recognized authority on salutogenesis. Generalized resistance resources (GRR) were identified that could be implemented at the unit to improve patients’ sense of coherence. Findings Eight GRR were developed and implemented at the unit. During the 6‐month period following the implementation, patients ( n = 41) and parents reported satisfaction with the treatment, while mental health improved between admission and discharge, and both treatment length and readmission rates were reduced. Conclusion A salutogenic treatment model involving GRR seems to be a promising approach in child and adolescent psychiatric emergency treatment.