J Korean Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry.  2015 Sep;26(3):209-216. 10.5765/jkacap.2015.26.3.209.

Efficacy of a Day-Hospital Treatment Program for Child with Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Mental Retardation : A Retrospective Study

• Ryu JE
• Lee SJ

• KMID: 2172724
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5765/jkacap.2015.26.3.209

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a day-hospital treatment program designed to help development of children with pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) and mental retardation (MR).
METHODS
Retrospective review of the charts of 32 children (28 with PDD, 4 with MR), who participated in a day-hospital treatment program of Seoul Metropolitan Eunpyeong Hospital, from October 2008 to February 2012, was conducted. Development level of each patient was evaluated according to the Psycho-Educational Profile-Revised (PEP-R), Social Maturity Scale (SMS), and Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS). Evaluation was done at two points, before participation and after 1 year participation.
RESULTS
Children who participated in the day-hospital treatment program showed significant improvement in all categories of PEP-R, SMS, and CARS.
CONCLUSION
Day-hospital treatment program is effective for helping development of children with PDD and MR.

Keyword

Pervasive Developmental Disorder; Mental Retardation; Day-Hospital Treatment Program

MeSH Terms

Autistic Disorder
Child*
Humans
Intellectual Disability*
Retrospective Studies*
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