TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - Implementation and Utilization Characteristics of a Rural, School-linked Mental Health Program
JO  - Journal of child and family studies
A1  - Evans, Garret
A1  - Radunovich, Heidi
A1  - Cornette, Michelle M.
A1  - Wiens, Brenda
A1  - Roy, Antara
SP  - 84
EP  - 97
VL  - 17
IS  - 1
N2  - We examined variables associated with treatment engagement in a real-world therapeutic setting. The model of care examined involved school-linked mental health care for children and their families in a rural county. Service utilization characteristics, as well as child- and treatment-specific variables were examined in relation to their impact on therapy length, missed appointments, and treatment outcome. A total of 168 students and their families participated in therapeutic services over a period of approximately 4.5 years. Overall, children who had less psychopathology and a higher level of clinician-rated functioning (GAF) at the start of therapy were more likely to successfully complete treatment. Parental involvement in therapy was associated with a longer course of therapy, as well as more missed appointments. Barriers to treatment and treatment engagement, as well as future directions of study, are discussed.<p /> 
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SN  - 1062-1024
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10826-007-9148-z
ID  - ref1
ER  -