Paediatric psychotherapy: a service in a general outpatient clinic.
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چکیده
The service of paediatric psychotherapy to a general paediatric outpatient clinic is described. Using techniques developed to suit paediatric patients a median of nine patients each clinic were treated. Referral symptoms resolved in a median time of four months after a median of seven sessions. This model for the management of paediatric patients with emotional and behavioural difficulties may allow an effective and efficient use of psychotherapy time.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood
دوره 67 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992