Table 2 Themes and subthemes identified in the study
Theme 1: “A turn in the road” Inpatient admission seen as the catalyst for positive outcomes | Theme 2: “Still a rough journey” Ongoing difficulties after discharge from inpatient admission |
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Subtheme 1.1 Improved functioning after inpatient discharge, with knowledge of diagnosis | Subtheme 2.1 Minimal improvement of children lacking diagnosis |
Subtheme 1.2 Improved functioning after inpatient discharge, when equipped with cognitive and behavioural skills | Subtheme 2.2 Lingering problems despite improvement |
Subtheme 1.3 Change to appropriate school associated with positive outcomes | Subtheme 2.3 Regression associated with transition to mainstream secondary school |
Subtheme 1.4 Development of relationships with peers related to positive outcomes | Subtheme 2.4 Lack of peer relationships associated with negative outcomes |
Subtheme 1.5 Sustained progress associated with continuation of psychiatric follow-up care and medication | Subtheme 2.5 Negative outcomes associated with discontinuation of psychiatric follow-up care and medication |
Subtheme 1.6 Improved relationships with parents after inpatient discharge, related to positive outcomes |