Measurement-Based Care, An Issue of ChildAnd Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America

This issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, guest-edited by Drs. Manan Shah, Adefolake Akinsanya, Ronald H. Lee, and Arachchige P. Muthukuda, provides a focused, expert review of inpatient psychiatry for children and adolescents. It offers evidence-based, practical guidance on assessment, treatment, and management within inpatient settings, emphasizing the latest research and clinical best practices. The issue addresses both systemic and patient-centered approaches, including measurement-based care, telepsychiatry, and the role of multidisciplinary team members.

Key Features:

• Covers 13 practice-oriented topics relevant to inpatient child and adolescent psychiatry.
• Explores how managed care has impacted inpatient practice.
• Highlights the role of pharmacists and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Provides guidance on developing patient guidebooks for inpatient units.
• Discusses measurement-based care and quality improvement strategies in inpatient settings.
• Includes insights on telepsychiatry for inpatient care, particularly during COVID-19.
• Synthesizes the latest research and clinical guidelines into actionable recommendations.
• Serves as a practical resource for clinicians, offering in-depth, clinically significant reviews on inpatient psychiatry.