Accuracy of an automated blood pressure device in stable inpatients: optimum vs routine use

OBJECTIVES: The review lists the child psychiatry day-care centres in Quebec, evaluates their capacity, and describes them according to the age range for admission, the psychopathologies treated, and the parent involvement required. METHOD: The 26 programs selected, which are all associated with a hospital centre, assess and treat children aged 0 to 12 years on a day-care basis. Organization, clinical operation, and research are addressed during a semisupervised interview. RESULTS: The average capacity is 18 children (4 to 40), with a total capacity of 454 children. The number of preschool patients can be compared with the number of school patients. Few programs are dedicated to invasive development disorders, and one-third treat behavioural or emotional disorders. The larger capacity programs treat patients of both genders. Most programs are eclectic and encourage but do not require parental involvement. CONCLUSIONS: Results take into account different theoretical influences, the controversy about integration criteria and parent involvement, and the specificity of the child psychiatry mission.