Social and Patient Factors Associated With Disposition Change in Pediatric Mental Health Boarding: A Retrospective Case-Control Study

Clinical Pediatrics 2026

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Authors: Hannah Miller, Dongho Shin, Le Kang, Akanksha Patel, Clifton C. Lee
DOI: 10.1177/00099228251410339
Cited by: 0
References: 16

Abstract

The current pediatric mental health crisis has resulted in an increase in boarding patients. We sought to understand the role of social factors in final disposition. A single-center retrospective case-control study was conducted. Patients

Fields of Study & Subjects

Psychiatric care and mental health services Mental Health Treatment and Access Emergency and Acute Care Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Pediatrics
Volume
65
Issue
6
Pages
766–773
Publication date
13 January 2026
Language
EN