Healio (7/2, Jenkins) reports, “Youth with autism spectrum disorder and psychiatric comorbidities were more likely to be hospitalized and show greater symptom severity, which led to prolonged hospital stays and higher costs, according to study results.” In the study, “results showed patients with ASD and comorbid impulse control disorders had the highest likelihood of psychiatric hospitalization (OR = 7.2; 95% CI, 6.47-8.07), followed by disruptive behavior disorders (OR = 2.5; 95% CI, 2.2-2.77) and mood disorders (OR = 2.2; 95% CI, 1.99-2.41).” These findings were presented at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting.
Related Links:
— “Psychiatric comorbidities increase odds of hospitalization among youth with ASD,”Cassandra Jenkins, Healio, July 2, 2024