Analysis of Diagnosis Changes in Patients Followed Up by the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic in a State Hospital

Abstract

Aim: It has been reported that many psychiatric disorders seen in childhood persist into adulthood as well. It is known that accurate diagnosis and early intervention can allow children to catch up with their normal development process and prevent other medical or psychiatric diseases in later developmental stages. Our study, through hospital records, aimed to explore the diagnostic changes in the young population during the initial diagnosis and follow-up processes. Considering the limited data about this subject, we aimed to contribute to the literature by exploring children with neurodevelopmental disorders.