Conference paper

https://doi.org/10.24869/psyd.2022.84

TRANSITIONAL CARE INITIATIVE WITHIN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN QATAR: DESCRIPTION AND EVALUATION OF AN INNOVATIVE CARE MODEL

Yasser Saeed Khan ; Mental Health Services, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
Ovais Wadoo ; Mental Health Services, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar ; College of Medicine, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
Mohamed Siddig Ahmed ; Mental Health Services, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
Mohamed Hassan ; Mental Health Services, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
Prem Chandra ; Medical Research Centre, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
Majid Al Abdulla ; Mental Health Services, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar ; College of Medicine, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

Abstract

The importance of effective health care transitioning of young people from adolescent to adult health services is well established
in general and within mental health services in particular. There is no previous literature focusing on the implementation of the
transitional care model within mental health services in the Arabian Gulf region. We outline details of how the international best
practice of effective transitioning of young people from Child and Adolescent to Adult mental health services was adopted and
implemented in the State of Qatar. The impact of this crucial initiative on patient care and service delivery is also explained.

Keywords

transitional care; mental health service; Qatar

Hrčak ID:

276177

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/276177

Publication date:

3.5.2022.

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