The Outpatient Developmental Services Project: integration of pediatric psychology with primary medical care for children infected with HIV

J Pediatr Psychol. 1999 Oct;24(5):381-91. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/24.5.381.

Abstract

Objective: To present a model in which pediatric psychology services are programmatically integrated into the primary care of children seen in a special immunology program. The program centers around serial neurodevelopmental/neuropsychological evaluation of children infected with HIV.

Method: We describe the population served and the particular services provided, with specific focus on how the program was developed. We include a discussion of the barriers to service provision that have been encountered and the strategies employed to overcome these challenges.

Conclusions: This approach, while not ideal, serves as a good example of how pediatric psychology can merge with primary medical care to maximize the benefits of both specialties for a patient population that is underserved in many respects.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / psychology*
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / rehabilitation*
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Child
  • Child Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cooperative Behavior*
  • Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / organization & administration*
  • HIV Seropositivity / psychology*
  • HIV Seropositivity / rehabilitation*
  • Humans
  • Pediatrics*
  • Primary Health Care*
  • Psychology, Child*
  • United States