The pre-intake drop-out at a community mental health center

Characteristics of patients who failed to appear for their intake interviews at a community mental health center were contrasted with those who did follow through with their appointments. Findings suggest that characteristics associated with dropping out are likely to vary with patient groups. Show...

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Published in:Community mental health journal 1991-10, Vol.27 (5), p.375-379
Main Authors: ORME, D. R, BOSWELL, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Appointments and Schedules
Behavior
Biological and medical sciences
Community Mental Health Services
Counseling
Female
Humans
Institution therapy. Inpatient treatment
Male
Medical sciences
Mental Disorders - psychology
Mental Disorders - rehabilitation
Mental health
Middle Aged
Patient Dropouts - psychology
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Psychotherapy
Risk Factors
Treatments
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Summary:Characteristics of patients who failed to appear for their intake interviews at a community mental health center were contrasted with those who did follow through with their appointments. Findings suggest that characteristics associated with dropping out are likely to vary with patient groups. Show rates for adults who were seeking help for themselves were significantly related to parental status and the length of time from the day of scheduling an intake interview until that appointment. Patient-therapist gender matches were related to the probability of children showing for intake interviews.
ISSN:0010-3853
1573-2789
DOI:10.1007/BF00752387