Quality Concerns in Antipsychotic Prescribing for Youth: A Review of Treatment Guidelines

• Published in: Ambulatory pediatrics : the official journal of the Ambulatory Pediatric Association Vol. 14; no. 5S; p. S68
• Main Authors: Kealey, Edith, Scholle, Sarah Hudson, Byron, Sepheen C, Hoagwood, Kimberly, Leckman-Westin, Emily, Kelleher, Kelly, Finnerty, Molly
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Lawrence Elsevier Science Ltd 01.09.2014
• Subjects: Children & youth; Mental disorders; Prescription drugs; Side effects

Kealey et al investigate whether antipsychotic prescribing for youth is linked with serious health concerns, and lacks clear measures of quality for pediatric care. All seven quality concepts were strongly endorsed by one or more guidelines, and two or more guidelines assigned their highest strength...