Factors predicting attrition within a community initiated system of care

Journal of Child and Family Studies

Volumn 10, Issue 3, 2001, Pages 367-383

  Dierker, Lisa ^a   Nargiso, Jessica ^a   Wiseman, Richard ^b   Hoff, Dona ^c  

^a WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Child and Adolescent Service System Program   (United States)

^c MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL   (United States)

Author keywords

Attrition; Children; Family; Severe emotional and behavioral disorders (SED); Treatment adherence

Indexed keywords

EID: 0347546968     PISSN: 10621024     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1012581027044     Document Type: Article

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