THE EFFECT OF A WAITING LIST ON ATTENDANCE AT INITIAL APPOINTMENTS IN A CHILD AND FAMILY CLINIC

被引:16
作者
STERN, G
BROWN, R
机构
[1] WATFORD CHILD & FAMILY CLIN, 130 HEMPSTEAD RD, WATFORD, HERTS, ENGLAND
[2] TAVISTOCK CLIN, TAVISTOCK CTR, DEPT CHILD & FAMILY, LONDON NW3 5BA, ENGLAND
关键词
WAITING LISTS; INITIAL APPOINTMENTS; OUT-PATIENTS RESOURCES;
D O I
10.1111/j.1365-2214.1994.tb00385.x
中图分类号
B844 [发展心理学(人类心理学)];
学科分类号
040202 ;
摘要
A significant relationship was found between failure to attend initial appointments and the length of time between referral and appointment dates following the introduction of a waiting list in a child and family clinic. Families responding negatively to the questionnaire were found to be less likely to attend than those who responded neutrally or did not respond at all.
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页码:219 / 230
页数:12
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