Elise M Turner, Greta Wilkening, Christa Hutaff-Lee, Kelly R Wolfe

From Evidence-Based Guidelines to Clinical Practice: Pediatric Neuropsychology Care in Multidisciplinary Clinics

  • Psychiatry and Mental health
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
  • General Medicine
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Abstract Objective High demand for pediatric neuropsychological care has highlighted the time- and resource-intensive nature of traditional comprehensive evaluations. Emerging care models address these constraints by facilitating tiered neuropsychological services provided in various contexts, including multidisciplinary clinics (MDCs). We aim to demonstrate feasibility and acceptability of tiered neuropsychological care in MDCs through examples from a single institution. Methods A review of all current MDC practices at a tertiary pediatric care center was conducted to describe clinic workflow, services provided, and triage strategies. Pediatric neuropsychologists (n = 5) and other health care providers (n = 31) completed a survey focused on experience with neuropsychology consultation in MDCs. Results Neuropsychologists provided care in 11 MDCs, including universal monitoring with consultative interviews and questionnaires, as well as targeted screening. Neuropsychologists (89%) and other health professionals (100%) reported that tiered neuropsychological services improved patient care within MDCs. Other health professionals reported utilizing results from neuropsychology MDC care to inform their clinical approach (48–90%), referrals (58%), and treatment or surveillance decisions (55–71%). Conclusion Tiered neuropsychological care in pediatric MDCs is feasible, and provider experience ratings indicate high acceptability. Practical steps for development of MDCs are provided, including identifying teams, clinic goals and outcomes, operational logistics, and billing.

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