Date of Submission
2009
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Department
Psychology
Department Chair
Robert A. DiTomasso, Ph.D., ABPP
First Advisor
Bruce Zahn, Ed.D., ABPP, Chairperson
Second Advisor
Robert A. DiTomasso, Ph.D., ABPP
Third Advisor
Casey O'Donnell, Ph.D.
Abstract
The structure and delivery of clinical services at an adolescent psychiatric community residential program (PCR), located in New Jersey, was evaluated and compared to national clinical guidelines in order to determine the effectiveness of the services being delivered. A multitude of demographic and clinical variables were examined through the review of 70 closed medical records over a 5-year period. An exploration of the history, rationale, and effectiveness of residential treatment services for adolescents is also presented, along with recommendations for the delivery of more effective clinical services.
Recommended Citation
Colbert, Michael K., "Program Evaluation : the Clinical Programming of an Adolescent Psychiatric Residential Program and Adherence to Clinical Best Practice Guidelines" (2009). PCOM Psychology Dissertations. 32.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/psychology_dissertations/32