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To investigate the prevalence of mental health admissions in acute paediatric wards in Ireland and assess paediatricians' experiences.

April 12, 2026Excellence in Pediatrics Abstracts

Uncounted and Overlooked: Mental Health Admissions to Acute Paediatric Wards in Ireland

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A national survey investigates mental health admissions in children, revealing gaps in care and training.

To investigate the prevalence of mental health admissions in acute paediatric wards in Ireland and assess paediatricians' experiences.
Conducted a retrospective mixed methods cross-sectional survey across 18 paediatric units.
Gathered data on children aged 4-16 years admitted for mental health concerns over four one-week timepoints.
Analyzed data using IBM SPSS 27.
CYP presenting for mental health concerns accounted for 4.77%-6% of total admissions.
100% of Consultant Paediatricians reported an increase in mental health admissions.
91.67% disagreed that their team received adequate training for managing mental illness.
94.44% indicated that clinical care for young people with mental illness could be improved.

Keenan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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