PEDIATRICS Vol. 58 No. 4 October 1976, pp. 595-606
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A Pediatric Screening Examination for Psychosocial Problems

J. Richard Metz Ph.D.1, Constance M. Allen M.D.1, George Barr Ph.D.1, and Henry Shinefield M.D.1

1 Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Kaiser-Permanente Medical Center, San Francisco, California

In an effort to avert the cumulative effects of unresolved emotional problems on children's social and school adjustment, a psychosocial phase was added to a pediatric multiphasic examination. Based upon a cumulative stress concept, the screening procedures included child behavior and family stress questionnaires for parents, and abbreviated standard psychological tests for children, administered by specially trained aides. Computerized results were reported to the child's pediatrician. Follow-up by mental health counselors attached to the pediatric clinic was provided for patients identified as being at high risk of serious psychosocial problems.

Evidence of validity of the screen, factors affecting the scores, and effectiveness of clinical follow-up of high-risk patients are discussed. Valid semicomputerized screening of school-age children for serious psychosocial problems can be carried out routinely and at relatively low cost by paraprofessional personnel in a pediatric setting. Impediments to effective use of the screening results on the part of both health care provider and patient are discussed.

Submitted on June 9, 1975
Accepted on January 12, 1976




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