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Hodson N, Woods P, Sobolev M, Giacco D. A Digital Microintervention Supporting Evidence-Based Parenting Skills: Development Study Using the Agile Scrum Methodology. JMIR Form Res 2024; 8:e54892. [PMID: 38941594 DOI: 10.2196/54892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Conduct disorder increases risks of educational dropout, future mental illness, and incarceration if untreated. First-line treatment of conduct disorder involves evidence-based parenting skills programs. Time-outs, a frequent tool in these programs, can be effective at improving behavior, and recent apps have been developed to aid this process. However, these apps promote the use of time-outs in inconsistent or developmentally inappropriate ways, potentially worsening behavior problems. Digital microinterventions like these apps could guide parents through high-quality time-outs in the moment, but current time-out apps lack features promoting adherence to the evidence-based best practice. Agile scrum is a respected approach in the software development industry. OBJECTIVE We aimed to explore the feasibility of using the agile scrum approach to build a digital microintervention to help parents deliver an evidence-based time-out. METHODS The agile scrum methodology was used. Four sprints were conducted. Figma software was used for app design and wireframing. Insights from 42 expert stakeholders were used during 3 sprint reviews. We consulted experts who were identified from councils around the Midlands region of the United Kingdom and charities through personal contacts and a snowballing approach. RESULTS Over 4 development sprints from August 2022 to March 2023, the app was iteratively designed and refined based on consultation with a diverse group of 42 experts who shared their knowledge about the content of common parenting programs and the challenges parents commonly face. Modifications made throughout the process resulted in significant app enhancements, including tailored timer algorithms and enhanced readability, as well as an onboarding zone, mindfulness module, and pictorial information to increase inclusivity. By the end of the fourth sprint, the app was deemed ready for home use by stakeholders, demonstrating the effectiveness of our agile scrum development approach. CONCLUSIONS We developed an app to support parents to use the evidence-based time-out technique. We recommend the agile scrum approach to create mobile health apps. Our experience highlights the valuable role that frontline health and social care professionals, particularly those working with vulnerable families, can play as experts in scrum reviews. There is a need for research to both evaluate the impact of digital microinterventions on child behavioral change and also create digital microinterventions that cater to non-English speakers and individuals who participate in parenting programs in settings outside the United Kingdom.
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- Nathan Hodson
- Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Mental Health and Wellbeing, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Warwick, United Kingdom
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- Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Mental Health and Wellbeing, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Warwick, United Kingdom
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Dittman CK, Sanders MR, Rynne SB, Mallett CJ, Lefebvere JS. Play Well Triple P: Developing and Evaluating a Program to Promote Positive Parental Involvement in Junior Sport. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev 2024:10.1007/s10578-024-01725-y. [PMID: 38888711 DOI: 10.1007/s10578-024-01725-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Parents play a central role in children's ongoing participation and enjoyment of sport. Despite compelling evidence that parental behaviour can undermine the quality of children's experiences in sport, little research has examined whether strategies to support parents to engage in positive sports parenting behaviour are effective. In this paper, we report two studies that had the overall aim of developing, implementing and evaluating a program designed to promote positive parental involvement and improve spectator behaviour in junior rugby league in Australia. Study 1 involved the development of a prototype version of the program, named Play Well Triple P, which was qualitatively evaluated through interviews with 19 parents about their satisfaction with the program. In Study 2, we used feedback from Study 1 to refine the program and develop a pilot version, which was then evaluated in a quasi-experimental feasibility study with 101 parents (mean age = 38.42 years; 72% mothers) of junior rugby league players. The pilot version involved one interactive online module and text messages to reinforce content and prompt strategy implementation across the season. Participation in Play Well Triple P was associated with increased positive sports parenting behaviour and reduced controlling and intrusive sports parenting behaviour, with a trend towards reducing over-reactive parenting practices at home. These findings are discussed in relation to the feasibility of implementing a brief and engaging sports parenting intervention in the context of a broader integrated system designed to facilitate ongoing participation of children in sport.
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- Cassandra K Dittman
- Cluster for Resilience and Wellbeing, Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University, Bundaberg, Australia.
- Manna Institute, Central Queensland University, Bundaberg, Australia.
- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Locked Bag 3333, Bundaberg DC, QLD, 4670, Australia.
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Human Movement Studies and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Human Movement Studies and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Human Movement Studies and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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McAloon J, Armstrong SM. The Effects of Online Behavioral Parenting Interventions on Child Outcomes, Parenting Ability and Parent Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev 2024; 27:523-549. [PMID: 38613631 DOI: 10.1007/s10567-024-00477-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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The twenty-first century has seen the development and delivery of online programs of behavioral family intervention for disruptive child behavior. Typically, programs evaluate outcomes in terms of change in child functioning and change in parenting ability. Existing research has also articulated the importance of parent-child relational capacity and its role in facilitating change in child functioning, and the importance of parent emotion regulation in the interests of ensuring optimal child development. These factors were explored in a meta-analysis of k = 14 prospective longitudinal research studies of online parenting interventions for disruptive child behavior. Peer reviewed randomized controlled trials with inactive control groups that were published in English between 2000 and 2022 were included in the review if they were delivered online; offered parent self-directed treatment; included as participants families who were screened as having child behavioral difficulties on validated psychometric assessment measures; and assessed child treatment outcomes, parenting ability and parent treatment outcomes. The protocol for this study was pre-registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020215947). Statistical analyses employed random effects models and reported pooled effect sizes (Hedge's g) within and between groups. Results emphasize the importance of child outcomes and parenting ability in program assessment, however, suggest that parents' capacity to develop optimal parent-child relationships and regulate emotion may not be sufficiently reflected in program content. Identified continuous and categorical moderators of treatment outcome were also assessed. Results of the review are discussed in terms of their potential to influence the future development of online programs of behavioral family intervention and, therefore, child development.
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- John McAloon
- UTS: Family Child Behavior Clinic, Discipline of Clinical Psychology, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Level 5 Building 20, 100 Broadway, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.
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- UTS: Family Child Behavior Clinic, Discipline of Clinical Psychology, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Level 5 Building 20, 100 Broadway, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia
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Aydin G, Margerison C, Worsley A, Booth A. Food and nutrition information requirements of Australian primary school parents. Public Health Nutr 2024; 27:e65. [PMID: 38311338 PMCID: PMC10897573 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980024000387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To explore what Australian primary school parents want to learn about food and nutrition to improve their children's eating behaviours, as well as the associations between parents' personal and demographic characteristics and their views regarding their food and nutrition knowledge needs. DESIGN An online nationwide cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2021 using a mixed-methods approach. Logistic regression analysis was utilised to examine the relationship between parents' demographics, personal values and their views. Content analysis was performed using Leximancer. SETTING Australia. PARTICIPANTS Seven hundred and eighty-seven parents. RESULTS Fifty-one per cent wanted to learn more about food and nutrition to improve their children's healthy eating habits, and 77% of those preferred schools to provide that information. Online/printed newsletters and YouTube were the most preferred methods for receiving food and nutrition related information. Higher universalism-concern value (concern for the welfare of those in the larger society and world) scores were positively associated parents' preference for schools to provide food and nutrition-related information. Parents with non-English-speaking backgrounds and younger parents were more likely to want to learn about food and nutrition. Parents wanted to learn more about encouraging healthy eating, ideas for the lunchbox, food labels and age-specific portion sizes and recommendations. CONCLUSIONS Findings can inform public health educators and assist them in designing future food and nutrition education programmes and resources targeting primary school parents.
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- Gozde Aydin
- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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Aldridge G, Tomaselli A, Nowell C, Reupert A, Jorm A, Yap MBH. Engaging Parents in Technology-Assisted Interventions for Childhood Adversity: Systematic Review. J Med Internet Res 2024; 26:e43994. [PMID: 38241066 PMCID: PMC10837762 DOI: 10.2196/43994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Youth mental health problems are a major public health concern and are strongly associated with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Technology-assisted parenting programs can intervene with ACEs that are within a parent's capacity to modify. However, engagement with such programs is suboptimal. OBJECTIVE This review aims to describe and appraise the efficacy of strategies used to engage parents in technology-assisted parenting programs targeting ACEs on the behavioral and subjective outcomes of engagement. METHODS Using PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) reporting guidelines, we conducted a systematic review of peer-reviewed papers that described the use of at least 1 engagement strategy in a technology-assisted parenting program targeting ACEs that are within a parent's capacity to modify. A total of 8 interdisciplinary bibliographic databases (CENTRAL, CINAHL, Embase, OVID MEDLINE, OVID PsycINFO, Scopus, ACM, and IEEE Xplore) and gray literature were searched. The use of engagement strategies and measures was narratively synthesized. Associations between specific engagement strategies and engagement outcomes were quantitatively synthesized using the Stouffer method of combining P values. RESULTS We identified 13,973 articles for screening. Of these, 156 (1.12%) articles were eligible for inclusion, and 29 (18.2%) of the 156 were associated with another article; thus, 127 studies were analyzed. Preliminary evidence for a reliable association between 5 engagement strategies (involving parents in a program's design, delivering a program on the web compared to face-to-face, use of personalization or tailoring features, user control features, and provision of practical support) and greater engagement was found. Three engagement strategies (professional support features, use of videos, and behavior change techniques) were not found to have a reliable association with engagement outcomes. CONCLUSIONS This review provides a comprehensive assessment and description of the use of engagement strategies and engagement measures in technology-assisted parenting programs targeting parenting-related ACEs and extends the current evidence with preliminary quantitative findings. Heterogeneous definition and measurement of engagement and insufficient engagement outcome data were caveats to this synthesis. Future research could use integrated definitions and measures of engagement to support robust systematic evaluations of engagement in this context. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42020209819; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=209819.
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- Grace Aldridge
- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- School of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
- Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Baumel A, Brandes O, Brendryen H, Muench F, Kane JM, Saar C. The impact of therapeutic persuasiveness on engagement and outcomes in unguided interventions: A randomized pilot trial of a digital parent training program for child behavior problems. Internet Interv 2023; 34:100680. [PMID: 37840647 PMCID: PMC10568087 DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2023.100680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Understanding how to design engaging unguided digital health interventions is key in our ability to utilize digital tools to improve access to care. Therapeutic persuasiveness (TP) is a design concept that relates to how the digital intervention features as a whole should be designed to encourage users to make positive changes in their lives, while reducing the experienced effort required from them to engage in these activities. In our previous work, we examined the user traffic of publicly available programs, finding programs' TP quality to be a reliable, robust, and stable predictor of real-world usage; however, these findings have not been subject to experimental manipulation in a controlled trial. The current study examined the impact of TP quality in digital parent training programs (DPTs) aimed at treating child's behavior problems. We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial comparing two interventions that utilize the same evidence-based content of established DPTs, but that differ in terms of the quality of TP (standard: DPT-STD; enhanced: DPT-TP). Altogether, parents from 88 families who have a child with behavior problems were enrolled in the study. Compared to DPT-STD (n = 43), participants allocated to DPT-TP (n = 45) used the program significantly more (ps < 0.001; Cohen's ds = 0.91-2.22). In terms of program completion, 68.9 % of DPT-TP participants completed it compared to 27.9 % of DPT-STD participants. Significant differences between the interventions were also found in reported improvements in child behavior problems favoring DPT-TP (ps < 0.05; Cohen's ds = 0.43-0.54). The results point to the importance of adequate product design and the utilization of conceptual frameworks in order to improve user engagement challenges.
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- Amit Baumel
- Department of Community Mental Health, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Community Mental Health, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- The Unregret Foundation, New York, NY, United States of America
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, United States of America
- The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Institute of Behavioral Science, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY, United States of America
- The Zucker Hillside Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Northwell Health, Glen Oaks, NY, United States of America
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- Department of Community Mental Health, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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Hippman C, Mah JWT, MacFadden M. Virtual Delivery of Parent Coaching Interventions in Early Childhood Mental Health: A Scoping Review. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev 2023:10.1007/s10578-023-01597-8. [PMID: 37740798 DOI: 10.1007/s10578-023-01597-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
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Parent-coaching interventions positively impact child development. Virtual delivery of such interventions is supported by literature reviews and a practice guideline, however, none of these focused on children under age six. A scoping review of virtually-delivered parent-coaching interventions for disruptive behaviour, anxiety, and parent-child relationship concerns in children under age six was conducted between Dec. 15, 2020 and April 22, 2021. Iterative searches of the databases PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO were complemented by reference list searches and clinician expert review (N = 1146). After relevance screening and duplicate removal, collaboratively-developed inclusion criteria were applied to records, followed by data extraction from eligible articles (n = 30). Most literature documented behavioural-based interventions targeting disruptive behaviour which were delivered individually, by therapists, to White, non-Hispanic parents. Evidence supports feasibility and efficacy of virtually-delivered parent-coaching interventions to improve child disruptive behaviour (strong), anxiety (moderate), and parent-child relationship (weak). There is a significant gap in the literature regarding the virtual delivery of attachment-based parent-coaching interventions. In sum, virtual parent coaching can be an efficacious approach for children under age six, particularly for behavioural challenges.
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- Catriona Hippman
- BC Children's Hospital, University of British Columbia (UBC), 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1, Canada.
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- BC Children's Hospital, University of British Columbia (UBC), 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1, Canada
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- BC Children's Hospital, University of British Columbia (UBC), 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1, Canada
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David OA, Fodor LA, Dascăl MD, Miron IS. The efficacy of online parenting interventions in addressing emotional problems in children and adolescents: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Int J Soc Psychiatry 2023; 69:1100-1112. [PMID: 36860086 DOI: 10.1177/00207640231156034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Parenting interventions offer opportunities for reducing emotional problems in children and adolescents, based on addressing parental risk and protective factors. Online parenting interventions were developed more recently to increase access to interventions for parents, and the aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to investigate their efficacy. METHODS We conducted a meta-analysis pooling studies that tested online parenting interventions having as outcome emotional problems in children/adolescents. We considered as secondary outcome parent mental health and moderation effects for the type of population, intervention characteristics, and risk of bias. RESULTS Thirty-one studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the meta-analysis. For child/adolescent emotional problems, at post-intervention, 13 studies were pooled, yielding an ES of g = -0.26 (95% CI [-0.41, -0.11]; p < .001) favoring the online parental interventions over wait-list, while at follow-up five RCTs were pooled, yielding an ES of g = -0.14 (95% CI [-0.25, -0.02]; p = .015) favoring the parental online interventions over wait-list. Moderation analyses suggest that longer online parenting programs are more effective in improving child emotional problems. CONCLUSIONS Online parent programs have positive effects on reducing emotional symptoms in children and adolescents. Future research will need to develop and investigate the efficacy of the programs that can personalize their contents and delivery methods.
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- Oana A David
- DATA Lab, International Institute for Advanced Studies in Psychotherapy and Applied Mental Health, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- DATA Lab, International Institute for Advanced Studies in Psychotherapy and Applied Mental Health, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Evidence Based Psychological Assessment and Interventions Doctoral School, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- DATA Lab, International Institute for Advanced Studies in Psychotherapy and Applied Mental Health, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Evidence Based Psychological Assessment and Interventions Doctoral School, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- DATA Lab, International Institute for Advanced Studies in Psychotherapy and Applied Mental Health, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Hutchings J, Owen DA, Williams ME. Development and initial evaluation of the COnfident Parent INternet Guide program for parents of 3-8 year olds. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1228144. [PMID: 37560109 PMCID: PMC10408448 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1228144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Positive parenting promotes children's cognitive, social and emotional development and parenting programs based on social learning theory are effective in supporting parents to help reduce behavioral problems among high challenge children. However there is less evidence for programs with non-clinical populations. COPING (COnfident Parent INternet Guide) is a 10-week online universal program for parents of 3 - 8 year olds presenting evidence-informed principles based on social learning theory to support parents in addressing common challenges with their children. This study explored the development and feasibility of delivery of the program in terms of recruitment, retention and acceptability. It also reports on initial program effectiveness, evaluated via a pilot randomized controlled trial. METHODS Data on child behavior, parental skills and mental health were collected at baseline and three months later for all participants and six months post-baseline for the intervention group only. RESULTS Those parents who accessed the course provided very positive feedback however the trial experienced challenges with recruitment and initial engagement, particularly for parents referred by professionals. For parents who engaged with the program there were significant improvements in reported parenting skills with evidence of longer-term maintenance. DISCUSSION This paper provides limited evidence of effectiveness for the COPING program however further feasibility work, particularly around recruitment, is needed before conducting larger effectiveness trials.
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- Judy Hutchings
- Centre for Evidence Based Early Intervention (CEBEI), College of Human Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
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Tiwari A, Recinos M, Garner J, Self-Brown S, Momin R, Durbha S, Emery V, O’Hara K, Perry E, Stewart R, Wekerle C. Use of technology in evidence-based programs for child maltreatment and its impact on parent and child outcomes. Front Digit Health 2023; 5:1224582. [PMID: 37483318 PMCID: PMC10357009 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2023.1224582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Introduction Technology has been used in evidence-based child maltreatment (CM) programs for over a decade. Although advancements have been made, the extent of the application of technology in these programs, and its influence on parental and child outcomes, remains unclear within the context of changes that emerged because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This scoping review provides a contextualized overview and summary of the use of technology in evidence-based parenting and child programs serving families impacted by child maltreatment and the effects of technology-enhanced programs on target outcomes. Materials and methods Using Arksey and O'Malley's methodological framework, we searched seven databases to identify peer-reviewed and grey literature published in English from 2000 to 2023 on evidence-based programs, according to the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse (CEBC), that included technological supports for two populations: at-risk parents for child maltreatment prevention, and children and youth 0-18 years exposed to child maltreatment. All study designs were included. Results Eight evidence-based parenting programs and one evidence-based child trauma program were identified as using technology across a total of 25 peer-reviewed articles and 2 peer-reviewed abstracts meeting inclusion criteria (n = 19 on parent-level programs; n = 8 on child-level programs). Four studies were published in the context of COVID-19. Two main uses of technology emerged: (1) remote programmatic delivery (i.e., delivering all or part of the program virtually using technology) and (2) programmatic enhancement (i.e., augmenting program content with technology). Improvements across parenting and child mental health and behavioral outcomes were generally observed. Discussion Technology use in evidence-based child maltreatment programs is not new; however, the small sample since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in this review that met inclusion criteria highlight the dearth of research published on the topic. Findings also suggest the need for the inclusion of implementation outcomes related to adoption and engagement, which could inform equitable dissemination and implementation of these programs. Additional considerations for research and practice are discussed.
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- Ashwini Tiwari
- Institute of Public and Preventive Health, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Department of Health Policy and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Health Policy and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Health Policy and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Institute of Public and Preventive Health, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Department of Health Policy and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Health Policy and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Kelm MR, Diercks CM, Dunning ED, Lunkenheimer E. Parental working memory buffers associations between COVID-19 hardships and child mental health. JOURNAL OF APPLIED DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 2023; 87:101559. [PMID: 37363111 PMCID: PMC10266502 DOI: 10.1016/j.appdev.2023.101559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impaired young children's mental health, underscoring the need for research on protective factors. Using a cross-sectional design, we examined whether parental working memory (WM) buffered relations between COVID-19 hardships (home-life, economic, and quarantine) and child internalizing and externalizing symptoms. Female parents (N = 339; 83.19% White/Caucasian, 8.85% Black/African American, 3.54% Asian, 1.47% Native American, and 2.36% mixed race; 7.67% Hispanic/Latinx ethnicity) of children 2-5-years-old reported COVID-19 hardships and child internalizing and externalizing symptoms and completed a backward digit span task to measure WM. All types of COVID-19 hardships were positively related to child internalizing and externalizing symptoms. Higher parental WM weakened positive relations between all types of hardships and child internalizing symptoms, and between home-life and economic hardships and externalizing symptoms. Results suggest that parental WM, a malleable target for intervention, may buffer associations between the detrimental effects of COVID-19 and young children's mental health.
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- Madison R Kelm
- The Pennsylvania State University, 140 Moore, Building, University Park, PA 16802, United States of America
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- The Pennsylvania State University, 140 Moore, Building, University Park, PA 16802, United States of America
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- The Pennsylvania State University, 140 Moore, Building, University Park, PA 16802, United States of America
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- The Pennsylvania State University, 140 Moore, Building, University Park, PA 16802, United States of America
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Pugh SJ, Murray C, Groenewald CB. Positive Childhood Experiences and Chronic Pain Among Children and Adolescents in the United States. THE JOURNAL OF PAIN 2023; 24:1193-1202. [PMID: 36775002 PMCID: PMC10330007 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2023.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Positive childhood experiences (PCEs) are associated with better mental and physical health outcomes and moderate the negative effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). However, knowledge of the associations between PCEs and childhood chronic pain is limited. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 2019 to 2020 National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) to evaluate associations between PCEs and childhood chronic pain. Parents of 47,514 children ages 6 to 17 years old reported on their child's exposure to 7 PCEs and 9 ACEs. Associations between PCEs and chronic pain were evaluated using weighted, multivariate logistic regression analyses adjusted for sociodemographic factors. We found that PCEs had dose-dependent associations with pediatric chronic pain; children exposed to higher numbers of PCEs (5-7 PCEs) had the lowest reported rate of chronic pain (7.1%), while children exposed to 2 or fewer PCEs had the highest rate of chronic pain (14.7%). The adjusted analysis confirmed that children experiencing 5 to 7 PCEs had significantly lower odds of chronic pain relative to children experiencing 0 to 2 PCEs (adjusted odds ratio (aOR): .47, 95% confidence interval (CI): .39-.61, P < .0001). PCEs moderated associations between ACEs and chronic pain: among children reporting 2 or more ACEs, those reporting 5 to 7 PCEs were significantly less likely to report chronic pain as compared to children only reporting 0 to 2 PCEs (aOR: .64, 95%CI: .45-.89, P = .009). In conclusion, children with greater PCEs exposure had lower prevalence rates of chronic pain. Furthermore, PCEs was associated with reduced prevalence of chronic pain among children exposed to ACEs. PERSPECTIVE: This article estimates associations between survey-measured PCEs and pediatric chronic pain among children in the United States. Promoting PCEs could improve pediatric pain outcomes.
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- Sarah J Pugh
- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington; Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Center for Child Health, Behavior & Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington; Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Center for Child Health, Behavior & Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington.
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Champagne M, McCrossin J, Pei J, Reynolds JN. A tornado in the family: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and aggression during childhood and adolescence: a scoping review. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1176695. [PMID: 37415615 PMCID: PMC10320198 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1176695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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Background Aggression exhibited by children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) toward family members is a major cause of stress and anxiety for caregivers, but relatively little attention has been directed toward designing interventions specific to this phenomenon. In light of the serious negative impact of this issue for families, a scoping review was undertaken to summarize the evidence available on psychosocial interventions that may mitigate the frequency and severity of aggression exhibited by children and youth with FASD toward family members. Methods This review was designed using PRISMA-SCR and JBI scoping review guidelines. Three databases were searched in August 2021: EMBASE, PsychINFO, and Medline. Results A total of 1,061 studies were imported for screening with only five studies meeting full eligibility criteria. None of the interventions were aimed at specifically targeting aggression and instead reported on broader constructs of externalizing behaviors such as hyperactivity. The interventions were limited to school-aged children. Studies reported primarily on child outcomes while only one reported on family related outcomes. Conclusion Following from this review of the literature, we argue that aggression is a related but separate construct from other behavioral problems most frequently targeted by parenting interventions. Given the often dire consequence of aggression displayed by children and youth with FASD and the limited number of studies, there is an urgent need for research on how to support families to manage this specific type of behavior in this population.
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- Maude Champagne
- Centre for Neuroscience Studies, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Educational Psychology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Centre for Neuroscience Studies, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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Online Behavioral Parenting Interventions for Disruptive Behavioral Disorders: A PRISMA Based Systematic Review of Clinical Trials. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev 2023; 54:379-396. [PMID: 34561755 DOI: 10.1007/s10578-021-01253-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/11/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Behavioral parenting interventions (BPIs) are efficacious, evidence-based interventions for disruptive behavioral disorders in children. Technological advances have seen online adaptations of BPIs further increase efficacy and expand program reach. This systematic review examined the treatment outcomes of online BPIs. Our secondary aim was to examine which components of online BPIs are associated with beneficial child outcomes. Electronic databases were searched to identify randomized controlled trials of online BPIs for children with disruptive behavioral difficulties published between 2000 and 2020. Ten studies, reporting on nine different interventions, met inclusion criteria. The review indicated online BPIs are a viable treatment for disruptive behavioral disorders with nine of ten reporting significant improvements post-treatment. Effective interventions had clearly defined program structure and included content based on operant learning principles. Future research would benefit from greater detail when reporting intervention content, and regular assessment of progress through treatment against the delivery of specific program components.
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Connell AM, Stormshak EA. Evaluating the Efficacy of the Family Check-Up Online to Improve Parent Mental Health and Family Functioning in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JOURNAL OF PREVENTION (2022) 2023; 44:341-357. [PMID: 36929456 PMCID: PMC10018613 DOI: 10.1007/s10935-023-00727-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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This study evaluated the effects of an enhanced version of the Family Check-Up Online (FCU-O), adapted to address parent and family functioning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to increase accessibility, the FCU-O was delivered as a web-based application coupled with online coaching support, a service delivery model that is consistent with pandemic-related limitations for in-person intervention, as well as the limited staffing and resources available in many schools and health care settings despite the increased need for mental health services driven by the pandemic. This registered clinical trial (blinded) tested the effects of the intervention on parental mental health, parenting behaviors, and family functioning from pre-treatment to 2-month follow-up. Families were randomly assigned to receive the FCU-O (N = 74) or to a wait-list control condition (N = 87). Random assignment to the FCU-O was associated with significant improvements in parental well-being, including reduced anxiety, depression, and perceived stress. Further, the FCU-O predicted significant improvements in adaptive parenting skills (e.g. less negative/coercive parenting, greater proactive parenting), and enhancements in family-relational functioning (e.g. improved coparenting). Effect sizes were small to moderate in magnitude (partial eta squared values between 0.03 and 0.11). The results indicate that online delivery of a family-centered intervention may represent a promising approach for addressing pandemic-related impacts on parent and family functioning.
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- Arin M Connell
- Department of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, 44106, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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Hickey G, Dunne C, Maguire L, McCarthy N. A mixed-methods exploration of practitioners' experiences of delivering digital social care interventions with vulnerable children and families during the Covid19 pandemic. JMIR Form Res 2023; 7:e43498. [PMID: 36888555 PMCID: PMC10182457 DOI: 10.2196/43498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Digital technology is an increasing feature of social care practice, and its use has accelerated greatly in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. OBJECTIVE This research assessed social care practitioners' experiences of delivering digital interventions with vulnerable children and families during the pandemic. METHODS A mixed-methods study combining survey and qualitative research was conducted. In total, 102 social care practitioners working in the Republic of Ireland who delivered a range of digital social care supports, took part in an online survey. This survey captured practitioners' engagement and experiences of delivering digital social care interventions to children and families, as well as training and capacity building needs. Subsequently, 19 focus groups with 106 social care practitioners working with children and families were also conducted. These focus groups were directed by a topic guide and explored in more depth practitioners' perceptions of digital social care practice, the perceived impact of digital technology on their work with children and families and future application of digital social care interventions. RESULTS Survey findings revealed that 54% and 45% of practitioners respectively felt 'confident' and 'comfortable' engaging in digital service delivery. The vast majority (93%) identified maintaining connection during the pandemic as a benefit of digital social care practice; approximately three-quarters (74%) felt that digital social care practice offered service users 'increased access/flexibility'; however, a similar proportion (70%) identified inadequate home environments (e.g. lack of privacy) during service provision as a barrier to digital social care practice. Over half identified poor Wi-Fi / device access as a challenge to child and family engagement with digital social care. In total, 79% felt that they needed further training in the use of digital platforms for service delivery. Thematic analysis of qualitative (focus group) data revealed three overarching themes including: (i) perceived advantages and disadvantages for service users; (ii) practitioner challenges in working with children and families through digital technologies; and (iii) practitioners' personal challenges and training needs. CONCLUSIONS These findings shed light on practitioners' experiences of delivering digital child and family social care services during the Covid-19 pandemic. Both benefits and challenges within the delivery of digital social care supports, as well as conflicting findings across the experiences of practitioners were identified. The implications of the findings for the development of therapeutic practitioner-service user relationships through digital practice, as well as confidentiality and safeguarding are discussed. Training and support needs for the future implementation of digital social care interventions are also outlined. CLINICALTRIAL
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- Grainne Hickey
- Barnardos Ireland, Christchurch Sq., Dublin 8, Dublin, IE
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- Barnardos Ireland, Christchurch Sq., Dublin 8, Dublin, IE.,Technological University Dublin, Dublin, IE
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- Barnardos Ireland, Christchurch Sq., Dublin 8, Dublin, IE
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- Barnardos Ireland, Christchurch Sq., Dublin 8, Dublin, IE
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Entenberg GA, Mizrahi S, Walker H, Aghakhani S, Mostovoy K, Carre N, Marshall Z, Dosovitsky G, Benfica D, Rousseau A, Lin G, Bunge EL. AI-based chatbot micro-intervention for parents: Meaningful engagement, learning, and efficacy. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1080770. [PMID: 36741110 PMCID: PMC9895389 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1080770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Introduction Mental health issues have been on the rise among children and adolescents, and digital parenting programs have shown promising outcomes. However, there is limited research on the potential efficacy of utilizing chatbots to promote parental skills. This study aimed to understand whether parents learn from a parenting chatbot micro intervention, to assess the overall efficacy of the intervention, and to explore the user characteristics of the participants, including parental busyness, assumptions about parenting, and qualitative engagement with the chatbot. Methods A sample of 170 parents with at least one child between 2-11 years old were recruited. A randomized control trial was conducted. Participants in the experimental group accessed a 15-min intervention that taught how to utilize positive attention and praise to promote positive behaviors in their children, while the control group remained on a waiting list. Results Results showed that participants engaged with a brief AI-based chatbot intervention and were able to learn effective praising skills. Although scores moved in the expected direction, there were no significant differences by condition in the praising knowledge reported by parents, perceived changes in disruptive behaviors, or parenting self-efficacy, from pre-intervention to 24-hour follow-up. Discussion The results provided insight to understand how parents engaged with the chatbot and suggests that, in general, brief, self-guided, digital interventions can promote learning in parents. It is possible that a higher dose of intervention may be needed to obtain a therapeutic change in parents. Further research implications on chatbots for parenting skills are discussed.
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- Department of Research, Fundación ETCI, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Children and Adolescents Psychotherapy and Technology Lab (CAPT), Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Children and Adolescents Psychotherapy and Technology Lab (CAPT), Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Children and Adolescents Psychotherapy and Technology Lab (CAPT), Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Children and Adolescents Psychotherapy and Technology Lab (CAPT), Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Children and Adolescents Psychotherapy and Technology Lab (CAPT), Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Children and Adolescents Psychotherapy and Technology Lab (CAPT), Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Children and Adolescents Psychotherapy and Technology Lab (CAPT), Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Children and Adolescents Psychotherapy and Technology Lab (CAPT), Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Children and Adolescents Psychotherapy and Technology Lab (CAPT), Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Children and Adolescents Psychotherapy and Technology Lab (CAPT), Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA, United States
- Department of Psychology, International Institute for Internet Interventions i4Health, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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Loblay V, Ekambareshwar M, Naderbagi A, Song YJC, Ford M, Zahed I, Yoon A, Hickie IB, LaMonica HM. Enhancing equitable engagement for digital health promotion: Lessons from evaluating a childrearing app in Indonesia. Digit Health 2023; 9:20552076231222112. [PMID: 38152442 PMCID: PMC10752113 DOI: 10.1177/20552076231222112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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Part of the appeal of digital health interventions, including mHealth, is the potential for greater reach in places where conventional health promotion is hampered by geographical, financial or social barriers. Yet, 'engagement' - typically understood as user experience and interactions with technology - remains a persistent challenge, particularly in places where technology access or familiarity with technology is limited. We undertook an evaluation of a childrearing app to promote socioemotional and cognitive development in early childhood across the world. In this article, we present findings from qualitative research on app rollout in Indonesia, the first of numerous low- and middle-income countries targeted by the app. We draw on systems theory and complexity thinking to broaden the lens of 'engagement' beyond individual users to encompass collective systems (families and communities), exploring how the intervention was harnessed to meet local contextual needs. The qualitative research involved semi-structured interviews, workshops and audio diaries with 57 diverse stakeholders, including Indonesian parents, caregivers, and collaborators involved in funding, development, and dissemination of the app. We observed the importance of social connection, sense-making, and interactive learning for enhancing engagement with the app and its messages. Enthusiastic users, strongly linked across community networks (e.g. kindergarten teachers), improvised dissemination strategies to facilitate uptake. Interactive learning that tapped into familiar social structures (e.g. intergenerational hierarchies) was crucial for engagement. Understanding ways the app failed to tap into structures of social connection served to highlight the need to embed strategies to support collective engagement.
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- Victoria Loblay
- Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Gadigal country, Sydney, NSW Australia
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- Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Gadigal country, Sydney, NSW Australia
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- Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Gadigal country, Sydney, NSW Australia
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- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, The University of Sydney, Gadigal country, Sydney, NSW Australia
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- Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Gadigal country, Sydney, NSW Australia
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- Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Gadigal country, Sydney, NSW Australia
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- Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Gadigal country, Sydney, NSW Australia
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- Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Gadigal country, Sydney, NSW Australia
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Xie H. A scoping review of gamification for mental health in children: Uncovering its key features and impact. Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2022; 41:132-143. [PMID: 36428041 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2022.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Mental health conditions in children and adolescents have wide-ranging effects, limiting opportunities for future productive lives. While there has been an upsurge of interest in using games for learning, gamification to optimize health outcomes is worth reviewing when this approach to address mental health conditions is in its infancy. A literature search was conducted with two hundred and fifteen articles involving participants up to 19 years of age with diagnosable mental health conditions, involving the concept of game design elements to motivate health in the context of comparing gamification and non-gamification approaches were retrieved after employing Boolean operators and pre-determined search strategies. Literature of participants with addiction to alcohol or substance use and organic brain issues were excluded as their mental health recovery differed regardless of gamification impact. Findings, extracted from 8 included articles following rigorous screening and critical appraisal, showed that gamification to relieve mental health symptoms were conducted via mobile devices or computers. Key features of the games involved applications or video where players with mental health conditions took on roles in a virtual world with narratives. Real-life knowledge and skills to manage the symptoms of mental health conditions were learned in the process as players leveled up in the game. Only one study utilized gamification platforms that could detect breathing changes but it was shown to be only helpful towards relief of anxiety symptoms. Nevertheless, the potential for gamification for mental health outcomes remains promising.
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- Huiting Xie
- Institute of Mental Health, Buangkok Green Medical Park, 10 Buangkok View, 539747, Singapore.
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Sourander S, Sourander A, Hinkka-Yli-Salomäki S, Ristkari T, Kurki M. An Internet-Based Parent Training With Telephone Coaching on Managing Disruptive Behavior in Children at Special Family Counseling Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Feasibility Study. JMIR Pediatr Parent 2022; 5:e40614. [PMID: 36194895 PMCID: PMC9635457 DOI: 10.2196/40614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is growing concern about the short- and long-term impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on the mental health and psychosocial well-being of children and families. There are no existing studies about feasibility and outcomes using internet-based parent training programs with telephone coaching for disruptive behavioral problems in childhood during the COVID-19 pandemic in clinical settings. OBJECTIVE This study explored how the Strongest Families Smart Website (SFSW) parent training program, with telephone coaching, provided support during the COVID-19 pandemic at specialist family counseling centers in Helsinki, Finland, when restrictions made face-to-face counseling impossible. This study followed the success of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) and its implementation study of the SFSW parent training program by primary care child health clinics. The aim was to improve parenting skills, so that parents could tackle disruptive behavior by developing positive parent-child relationships. It started in May 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic was at its height in Finland. METHODS In total, 8 family counseling centers in Helsinki identified 50 referrals aged 3-8 years with high levels of parent-reported disruptive behavioral problems. Child psychopathology and functioning and parental skills and well-being were measured at baseline, posttreatment, and 6 months later using a range of tools. The data were extracted from questionnaires completed by the parents. RESULTS We found that 44 (88%) of the 50 families completed the whole 11-session parent training program. Most of the children (n=48, 96%) had definitive or severe behavioral problems when they were initially screened by the centers, but with those assessed at the 6-month follow-up (n=45, 90%), this dropped to 58% (n=26). There were significant changes from baseline to 6-month follow-up in most of the child psychopathology measures, including the Child Behavior Checklist-Parent Report Form (CBCL) total score (mean change 16.3, SE 3.0, 95% CI 10.2-22.3; P<.001) and externalizing score (mean change 7.0, SE 1.0, 95% CI 4.9-9.0; P<.001). When parenting skills were measured with the Parenting Scale (PS), they showed significant changes from baseline to 6-month follow-up in total scores (mean change 0.5, SE 0.1, 95% CI 0.4-0.7; P<.001). Parents showed significant change in the stress subscore (mean change 3.9, SE 0.8, 95% CI 2.2-5.6; P<.001). Of the parents who filled in the satisfaction questionnaire (n=45, 90%), 42 (93%) reported high satisfaction in the skills and 44 (98%) in the professionalism of the family coaches. CONCLUSIONS The program proved to be an effective method for improving parenting skills and child psychopathology and functioning. The parents were satisfied with the program, and the dropout rate was exceptionally low. The study shows that the training program could be implemented in specialist clinical settings and during crisis conditions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Saana Sourander
- Department of Child Psychiatry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Unit of Digital Education and Master Programmes, Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Vantaa, Finland.,INVEST Research Flagship, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Child Psychiatry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,INVEST Research Flagship, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Department of Child Psychiatry, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Child Psychiatry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,INVEST Research Flagship, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Child Psychiatry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,INVEST Research Flagship, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Child Psychiatry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,INVEST Research Flagship, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,ITLA Children´s Foundation, Helsinki, Finland
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Agazzi H, Hayford H, Thomas N, Dickinson S, Ortiz C, Salinas-Miranda A. Pandemic parenting: A pilot study of in-person versus internet-DOCS K-5 for caregivers of school-age children with disruptive behaviors. Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry 2022; 27:569-585. [PMID: 35485248 DOI: 10.1177/13591045221096313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Behavioral parent training (BPT) programs are needed to address disruptive behavior disorders among school-aged children. Given the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and associated mental health consequences, adapting BPTs to telehealth modalities is necessary to ensure continued services to children and families. This pilot study evaluated the use of a telehealth vs in-person modality to deliver the Developing Our Children's Skills K-5 (DOCS K-5) BPT. Participants were caregivers of children enrolled in elementary school exhibiting disruptive behaviors who participated in either in-person DOCS K-5 (n = 21) or internet-DOCS K-5 (i-DOCS K-5; n = 34). Pre- and post-intervention outcome measures were collected for child disruptive behavior, parenting stress, and caregiver symptoms of depression while consumer satisfaction was assessed at post-test only. Multiple linear and Poisson regression models were performed to assess the effect of session modality on the outcomes. Child disruptive behavior, parenting stress and depression, and consumer satisfaction scores were not significantly different across groups, even after adjusting for baseline characteristics. The results of this study provide preliminary evidence that the i-DOCS K-5 modality is as effective as the in-person program. Study findings may be beneficial to practitioners treating school-age children and utilizing telehealth interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic and onward.
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- Heather Agazzi
- Departments of Pediatrics & Psychiatry, 33697University of South Florida, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, 33697University of South Florida, USA
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- Harrell Center for the Study of Family Violence, College of Public Health, 27117University of South Florida, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, 33697University of South Florida, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, 33697University of South Florida, USA
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- Harrell Center for the Study of Family Violence & USF Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Education, Science and Practice, 27117University of South Florida, USA
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Sourander A, Ristkari T, Kurki M, Gilbert S, Hinkka-Yli-Salomäki S, Kinnunen M, Pulkki-Råback L, McGrath PJ. Effectiveness of an Internet-Based and Telephone-Assisted Training for Parents of 4-Year-Old Children With Disruptive Behavior: Implementation Research. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e27900. [PMID: 35377332 PMCID: PMC9016503 DOI: 10.2196/27900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background There is a lack of effectiveness studies when digital parent training programs are implemented in real-world practice. The efficacy of the internet-based and telephone-assisted Finnish Strongest Families Smart Website (SFSW) parent training intervention on the disruptive behavior of 4-year-old children was studied in a randomized controlled trial setting in Southwest Finland between 2011 and 2013. After that, the intervention was implemented nationwide in child health clinics from 2015 onwards. Objective The main aim of this study was to compare the treatment characteristics and effectiveness of the SFSW parent training intervention between the families who received the intervention when it was implemented as a normal practice in child health clinics and the families who received the same intervention during the randomized controlled trial. Methods The implementation group comprised 600 families who were recruited in the SFSW intervention between January 2015 and May 2017 in real-world implementation. The RCT intervention group comprised 232 families who were recruited between October 2011 and November 2013. The same demographic and child and parent measures were collected from both study groups and were compared using linear mixed-effect models for repeated measurements. The child psychopathology and functioning level were measured using the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) version 1.5-5 for preschool children, the Inventory of Callous-Unemotional Traits (ICU), and a modified version of the Barkley Home Situations Questionnaire. Parenting skills were measured using the 31-item Parenting Scale and the shorter 21-item Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21). The estimated child and parent outcomes were adjusted for CBCL externalizing scores at baseline, maternal education, duration of the behavior problems, and paternal age. The baseline measurements of each outcome were used as covariates. Results The implementation group was more likely to complete the intervention than the RCT intervention group (514/600, 85.7% vs 176/232, 75.9%, respectively; P<.001). There were no significant differences between the implementation and RCT intervention groups with regard to child measures, including CBCL externalizing score (–0.2, 95% CI –1.3 to 1.6; P=.83), total score (–0.7, 95% CI –3.0 to 4.5; P=.70), internalizing score (–0.3, 95% CI –1.0 to 1.6; P=.64), and ICU total score (–0.4, 95% Cl –1.9 to 1.2; P=.64). No significant difference was detected in the Parenting Scale total score (0.0, 95% Cl –0.1 to 0.1; P=.50), while DASS-21 total score differed nearly significantly (2.5, 95% Cl 0.0-5.1; P=.05), indicating better improvement in the implementation group. Conclusions The internet-based and telephone-assisted SFSW parent training intervention was effectively implemented in real-world settings. These findings have implications for addressing the unmet needs of children with disruptive behavior problems. Our initiative could also provide a quick socially distanced solution for the considerable mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01750996; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01750996 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-10.1186/1471-2458-13-985
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- Andre Sourander
- Department of Child Psychiatry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Finland INVEST Research Flagship, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Department of Child Psychiatry, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Child Psychiatry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Finland INVEST Research Flagship, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Child Psychiatry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Finland INVEST Research Flagship, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,ITLA Children's Foundation, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Child Psychiatry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Finland INVEST Research Flagship, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Child Psychiatry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Finland INVEST Research Flagship, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Child Psychiatry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Finland INVEST Research Flagship, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Child Psychiatry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Finland INVEST Research Flagship, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Department of Psychology and Logopedics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Centre for Research in Family Health, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada.,Faculty of Science, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.,Strongest Families Institute, Halifax, NS, Canada.,Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Ingels JB, Corso PS, Prinz RJ, Metzler CW, Sanders MR. Online-Delivered Over Staff-Delivered Parenting Intervention for Young Children With Disruptive Behavior Problems: Cost-Minimization Analysis. JMIR Pediatr Parent 2022; 5:e30795. [PMID: 35275084 PMCID: PMC8956984 DOI: 10.2196/30795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND High-prevalence childhood mental health problems like early-onset disruptive behavior problems (DBPs) pose a significant public health challenge and necessitate interventions with adequate population reach. The treatment approach of choice for childhood DBPs, namely evidence-based parenting intervention, has not been sufficiently disseminated when relying solely on staff-delivered services. Online-delivered parenting intervention is a promising strategy, but the cost minimization of this delivery model for reducing child DBPs is unknown compared with the more traditional staff-delivered modality. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine the cost-minimization of an online parenting intervention for childhood disruptive behavior problems compared with the staff-delivered version of the same content. This objective, pursued in the context of a randomized trial, made use of cost data collected from parents and service providers. METHODS A cost-minimization analysis (CMA) was conducted comparing the online and staff-delivered parenting interventions. Families (N=334) with children 3-7 years old, who exhibited clinically elevated disruptive behavior problems, were randomly assigned to the two parenting interventions. Participants, delivery staff, and administrators provided data for the CMA concerning family participation time and expenses, program delivery time (direct and nondirect), and nonpersonnel resources (eg, space, materials, and access fee). The CMA was conducted using both intent-to-treat and per-protocol analytic approaches. RESULTS For the intent-to-treat analyses, the online parenting intervention reflected significantly lower program costs (t168=23.2; P<.001), family costs (t185=9.2; P<.001), and total costs (t171=19.1; P<.001) compared to the staff-delivered intervention. The mean incremental cost difference between the interventions was $1164 total costs per case. The same pattern of significant differences was confirmed in the per-protocol analysis based on the families who completed their respective intervention, with a mean incremental cost difference of $1483 per case. All costs were valued or adjusted in 2017 US dollars. CONCLUSIONS The online-delivered parenting intervention in this randomized study produced substantial cost minimization compared with the staff-delivered intervention providing the same content. Cost minimization was driven primarily by personnel time and, to a lesser extent, by facilities costs and family travel time. The CMA was accomplished with three critical conditions in place: (1) the two intervention delivery modalities (ie, online and staff) held intervention content constant; (2) families were randomized to the two parenting interventions; and (3) the online-delivered intervention was previously confirmed to be non-inferior to the staff-delivered intervention in significantly reducing the primary outcome, child disruptive behavior problems. Given those conditions, cost minimization for the online parenting intervention was unequivocal. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02121431; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02121431.
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- Justin B Ingels
- Department of Health Policy and Management, College of Public Health, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States
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- Office of Research, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA, United States
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- Center for Research on Child Well-Being, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
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Prinz RJ, Metzler CW, Sanders MR, Rusby JC, Cai C. Online-delivered parenting intervention for young children with disruptive behavior problems: a noninferiority trial focused on child and parent outcomes. J Child Psychol Psychiatry 2022; 63:199-209. [PMID: 33829499 PMCID: PMC9912029 DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.13426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study evaluated whether an evidence-based parenting intervention, when delivered online, could effectively address disruptive behavior problems in young children and yield outcomes comparable to in-person delivery of the same intervention. METHODS Families (n = 334) of children (3-7 years; 63% White, 22% African American, 15% other races; 63% male) with disruptive behavior problems were randomized to online-delivered intervention (ODI) or staff-delivered intervention (SDI), resulting in baseline and demographic equivalence. Primary outcome measures for child disruptive behavior (independent observation, parent report) and secondary outcome measures of parenting and family impact were assessed at baseline, postintervention, and follow-up. Conducted using intent-to-treat (ITT) as well as per-protocol (PP) methods, noninferiority analyses, which drew on an HLM framework with repeat measures across three timepoints and on REML to provide unbiased estimates of model parameters, tested whether the outcome-difference CI did not exceed the a priori noninferiority margin. RESULTS For ITT and PP analyses, the ODI was found to be noninferior to the SDI on the primary outcome: independently observed child disruptive behavior and parent-reported child behavior problems. The pattern for secondary outcomes was more varied: (a) noninferiority for observed positive and aversive parenting; (b) noninferiority for observed quality of parent-child relationship at post but not follow-up assessment; (c) noninferiority for parent-reported inappropriate/inconsistent discipline for PP but not ITT analyses; and (d) noninferiority not confirmed for parenting daily hassles and adverse family quality of life, despite large effect sizes for the ODI (Cohen's d .75-1.07). Finally, ODI noninferiority was found for teacher-reported child disruptive behavior. CONCLUSIONS The tested online-delivered parenting intervention demonstrated clear noninferiority with the corresponding staff-delivered parenting intervention on the primary outcome, child disruptive behavior problems, and reflected substantial though nonuniform noninferiority and meaningful effect sizes for secondary outcomes related to parenting and family. Future research will guide optimization of online interventions.
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- Ronald J. Prinz
- Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Qld, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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Canário AC, Byrne S, Creasey N, Kodyšová E, Kömürcü Akik B, Lewandowska-Walter A, Modić Stanke K, Pećnik N, Leijten P. The Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Family Support across Europe: A Narrative Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19031488. [PMID: 35162511 PMCID: PMC8834894 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of information and communication technology (ICT) to deliver parenting and mental health support services to families. This narrative review illustrates the diverse ways in which ICT is being used across Europe to provide family support to different populations. We distinguish between the use of ICT in professional-led and peer-led support and provide implementation examples from across Europe. We discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of different ways of using ICT in family support and the main developments and challenges for the field more generally, guiding decision-making as to how to use ICT in family support, as well as critical reflections and future research on its merit.
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- Ana Catarina Canário
- Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Evolutionary and Educational Psychology, University of La Laguna, 38200 San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain;
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- Research Institute of Child Development and Education, University of Amsterdam, 1018 WS Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (N.C.); (P.L.)
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Languages and History-Geography, Ankara University, 06100 Ankara, Turkey;
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- Department of Social Work, Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (K.M.S.); (N.P.)
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- Department of Social Work, Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (K.M.S.); (N.P.)
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- Research Institute of Child Development and Education, University of Amsterdam, 1018 WS Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (N.C.); (P.L.)
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Sanders MR, Divan G, Singhal M, Turner KMT, Velleman R, Michelson D, Patel V. Scaling Up Parenting Interventions is Critical for Attaining the Sustainable Development Goals. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev 2022; 53:941-952. [PMID: 33948778 PMCID: PMC8096135 DOI: 10.1007/s10578-021-01171-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Of all the potentially modifiable influences affecting children's development and mental health across the life course, none is more important than the quality of parenting and family life. In this position paper, we argue that parenting is fundamentally linked to the development of life skills that children need in order to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We discuss key principles that should inform the development of a global research and implementation agenda related to scaling up evidence-based parenting support programs. Research over the past 50 years has shown that parenting support programs of varied intensity and delivery modality can improve a wide range of developmental, emotional, behavioral and health outcomes for parents and their children. Such findings have been replicated across culturally and socioeconomically diverse samples, albeit primarily in studies from Western countries. We highlight the evidence for the relevance of parenting interventions for attaining the SDGs globally, and identify the barriers to and strategies for achieving their scale-up. The implications of the global COVID-19 pandemic for the delivery of evidence-based parenting support are also discussed.
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- Matthew R Sanders
- Parenting and Family Support Centre, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia.
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- Parenting and Family Support Centre, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia
- , Goa & New Delhi, Sangath, India
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- Parenting and Family Support Centre, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- , Goa & New Delhi, Sangath, India
- Department of Psychology, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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- , Goa & New Delhi, Sangath, India
- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
- Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, Boston, USA
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Improving Adherence to Behavioral Parent Training for ADHD Using Digital Health Tools. JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY AND BRAIN SCIENCE 2022; 7:e220005. [PMID: 36110580 PMCID: PMC9473542 DOI: 10.20900/jpbs.20220005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Behavioral Parent Training (BPT) is a well-established treatment for school-age children with ADHD but lack of parent adherence to prescribed parenting strategies limits treatment gains. Digital Health (dHealth) tools can be leveraged to target barriers to parent adherence but existing tools for parenting interventions are limited. New efforts to develop a dHealth tool to target adherence barriers including limited skill competence, EF processes, and low motivation/negative attitudes, are presented and recommendations for future technology-enhanced treatments are provided.
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O’Byrne R, Thompson R, Friedmann JS, Lumley MN. Parent Engagement with an Online, School-Based, Character Strengths Promotion Program. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY 2022; 7:355-377. [PMID: 35971433 PMCID: PMC9366792 DOI: 10.1007/s41042-022-00072-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Schools are increasingly bolstering student character strengths to promote academic success and well-being. Schools' character-promotion efforts would benefit from involving students' caregivers. Online resources may be an accessible way to engage students' families, but further research is needed to maximize accessibility and engagement. A brief character strengths program was developed and integrated within online accounts accessed by parents of kindergarten students. Content analysis of parent focus groups (N = 14, 86% women) indicated that access to and engagement with the program was improved by several factors, including visuals, intuitive navigation, strength-based content, and school-based recruitment. Content analysis of caregivers' (N = 54, 91% women, M age = 36.52, SD age = 4.40) responses to the program's reflection questions indicated that parents prefer highly applicable content, particularly information about noticing and developing character strengths in their child. Finally, exploratory descriptive statistics indicated that single parents, fathers, and parents of racial minority children were less likely to engage with the program which alludes to the additional barriers faced by these socio-demographic groups. The results provide specific suggestions for involving parents in school-based character promotion efforts, as well as highlight the importance of additional research to better understand the needs of diverse families. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s41042-022-00072-4.
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- Ryan O’Byrne
- grid.34429.380000 0004 1936 8198Department of Psychology, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, N1G 2W1 Guelph, ON Canada
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- grid.34429.380000 0004 1936 8198Department of Psychology, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, N1G 2W1 Guelph, ON Canada
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- grid.34429.380000 0004 1936 8198Department of Psychology, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, N1G 2W1 Guelph, ON Canada
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- grid.34429.380000 0004 1936 8198Department of Psychology, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, N1G 2W1 Guelph, ON Canada
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Woodfield MJ, Brodd I, Hetrick SE. Time-Out with Young Children: A Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Practitioner Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 19:145. [PMID: 35010403 PMCID: PMC8750921 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19010145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Time-out is a component of many evidence-based parent training programmes for the treatment of childhood conduct problems. Existing comprehensive reviews suggest that time-out is both safe and effective when used predictably, infrequently, calmly and as one component of a collection of parenting strategies-i.e., when utilised in the manner advocated by most parent training programmes. However, this research evidence has been largely oriented towards the academic community and is often in conflict with the widespread misinformation about time-out within communities of parents, and within groups of treatment practitioners. This dissonance has the potential to undermine the dissemination and implementation of an effective suite of treatments for common and disabling childhood conditions. The parent-practitioner relationship is integral to the success of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an evidence-based treatment which involves live coaching of parent(s) with their young child(ren). Yet this relationship, and practitioner perspectives, attitudes and values as they relate to time-out, are often overlooked. This practitioner review explores the dynamics of the parent-practitioner relationship as they apply to the teaching and coaching of time-out to parents. It also acknowledges factors within the clinical setting that impact on time-out's use, such as the views of administrators and professional colleagues. The paper is oriented toward practitioners of PCIT but is of relevance to all providers of parent training interventions for young children.
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- Melanie J. Woodfield
- The Werry Centre, Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand;
- Auckland District Health Board, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
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- Centre for Children, Families and Communities, Department of Psychology, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859, USA;
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- The Werry Centre, Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand;
- Centre for Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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O'Dell SM, Fisher HR, Schlieder V, Klinger T, Kininger RL, Cosottile M, Cummings S, DeHart K. Engaging Parents and Health Care Stakeholders to Inform Development of a Behavioral Intervention Technology to Promote Pediatric Behavioral Health: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Pediatr Parent 2021; 4:e27551. [PMID: 34609324 PMCID: PMC8527378 DOI: 10.2196/27551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite effective psychosocial interventions, gaps in access to care persist for youth and families in need. Behavioral intervention technologies (BITs) that apply psychosocial intervention strategies using technological features represent a modality for targeted prevention that is promising for the transformation of primary care behavioral health by empowering parents to take charge of the behavioral health care of their children. To realize the potential of BITs for parents, research is needed to understand the status quo of parental self-help and parent-provider collaboration to address behavioral health challenges and unmet parental needs that could be addressed by BITs. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to conduct foundational research with parents and health care stakeholders (HCS) to discover current practices and unmet needs related to common behavioral health challenges to inform the design, build, and testing of BITs to address these care gaps within a predominantly rural health system. METHODS We conducted a convergent mixed-parallel study within a large, predominantly rural health system in which the BITs will be developed and implemented. We analyzed data from parent surveys (N=385) on current practices and preferences related to behavioral health topics to be addressed in BITs along with focus group data of 48 HCS in 9 clinics regarding internal and external contextual factors contributing to unmet parental needs and current practices. By comparing and relating the findings, we formed interpretations that will inform subsequent BIT development activities. RESULTS Parents frequently endorsed several behavioral health topics, and several topics were relatively more or less frequently endorsed based on the child's age. The HCS suggested that BITs may connect families with evidence-based guidance sooner and indicated that a web-based platform aligns with how parents already seek behavioral health guidance. Areas of divergence between parents and HCS were related to internalizing problems and cross-cutting issues such as parenting stress, which may be more difficult for health care HCS to detect or address because of the time constraints of routine medical visits. CONCLUSIONS These findings provide a rich understanding of the complexity involved in meeting parents' needs for behavioral health guidance in a primary care setting using BITs. User testing studies for BIT prototypes are needed to successfully design, build, and test effective BITs to empower parents to take charge of promoting the behavioral health of their children.
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- Sean M O'Dell
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Geisinger, Danville, PA, United States
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Geisinger, Danville, PA, United States
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- Autism and Developmental Medicine Institute, Geisinger, Lewisburg, PA, United States
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- Investigator Initiated Research Operations, Geisinger, Danville, PA, United States
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- Investigator Initiated Research Operations, Geisinger, Danville, PA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Geisinger, Danville, PA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Geisinger, Danville, PA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Geisinger, Danville, PA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Geisinger, Danville, PA, United States
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Day JJ, Baker S, Dittman CK, Franke N, Hinton S, Love S, Sanders MR, Turner KMT. Predicting positive outcomes and successful completion in an online parenting program for parents of children with disruptive behavior: An integrated data analysis. Behav Res Ther 2021; 146:103951. [PMID: 34507006 DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2021.103951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Online delivery of parenting support is steadily increasing, yet the factors that influence program engagement and efficacy are still understudied. This study used an integrated data analysis approach to identify family and program-related factors that influence outcomes. We combined individual data from seven published efficacy trials of the web-based version of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program. Data were analyzed for 985 families with children aged between 2 and 12 years (M = 4.87; SD = 2.14) using a Latent Change Score approach. At post-intervention, sociodemographic factors were not predictive of changes in child behavior problems, while parents of boys and those with higher education showed greater improvements in dysfunctional parenting. Parents who were initially more confident in their parenting showed more overall gains while parents with more initial adjustment difficulties showed less improvement. Only the effect of baseline child behavior problems on changes in dysfunctional parenting was moderated by treatment condition. At follow-up, program variant and completion were the primary outcome predictors, with completion found to be related to initial parenting confidence, internet usage and program variant. The implications of these findings for reaching and retaining parents in online programs across all phases of the engagement process are discussed.
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- Jamin J Day
- The University of Queensland, Australia; The University of Newcastle, Australia.
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- The University of Queensland, Australia; Queensland University of Technology, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, Australia; Central Queensland University, Australia
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- California State University, Northridge, USA
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Engaging Parents of Lower-Socioeconomic Positions in Internet- and Mobile-Based Interventions for Youth Mental Health: A Qualitative Investigation. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18179087. [PMID: 34501675 PMCID: PMC8430954 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18179087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Growing literature supports the use of internet- and mobile-based interventions (IMIs) targeting parenting behaviours to prevent child and adolescent mental health difficulties. However, parents of lower-socioeconomic positions (SEP) are underserved by these interventions. To avoid contributing to existing mental health inequalities, additional efforts are needed to understand the engagement needs of lower-SEP parents. This study qualitatively explored lower-SEP parents’ perspectives on how program features could facilitate their engagement in IMIs for youth mental health. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 16 lower-SEP parents of children aged 0–18 to identify important program features. Participants were mostly female (81.3%) and aged between 26 and 56 years. Transcriptions were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Twenty-three modifiable program features important to lower-SEP parents’ engagement in IMIs were identified. These features aligned with one of three overarching themes explaining their importance to parents’ willingness to engage: (1) It will help my child; (2) I feel like I can do it; (3) It can easily fit into my life. The relative importance of program features varied based on parents’ specific social and economic challenges. These findings offer initial directions for program developers in optimising IMIs to overcome barriers to engagement for lower-SEP parents.
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Harris M, Andrews K, Gonzalez A, Prime H, Atkinson L. Technology-Assisted Parenting Interventions for Families Experiencing Social Disadvantage: a Meta-Analysis. PREVENTION SCIENCE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION RESEARCH 2021; 21:714-727. [PMID: 32415543 DOI: 10.1007/s11121-020-01128-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Technology-assisted interventions have been identified as a means to increase accessibility and enhance engagement of parenting programs. The current meta-analytic review examines the effectiveness of these interventions in families experiencing social disadvantage. A literature search was conducted spanning March 2007-June 2019. Nine studies met inclusion criteria (total of 864 participants) which included an evaluation of a parenting intervention for families with at least one of the following demographic challenges, low socioeconomic status, single parenthood, and/or young parenthood. Interventions (or a component of the intervention) were delivered by computer, cell phone, smartphone, and/or tablet. Data were organized into three categories: parental psychological well-being (e.g., self-esteem, social support), parenting (e.g., observed or self-reported parenting behavior), and child behavior (e.g., disruptive behavior). Effect sizes (Hedges' g) were calculated and moderators (i.e., contact with an interventionist, intervention length, publication year, % female parents, mean parent age, parental education, % minority, and child age) were examined through Q-statistics and meta-regression, as appropriate. Intervention showed a near-significant impact on parental psychological well-being (g = .35, p = .051). Furthermore, interventions that did not include direct contact with an interventionist showed no evidence of effectiveness (g = - .02); interventions that incorporated contact were significantly more effective (g = .68). In addition, intervention length moderated intervention effectiveness; shorter interventions yielded greater improvements in well-being, compared with longer interventions. Interventions were also associated with significant improvements in parenting (g = .38) and child behavior (g = .39). These findings provide support for the use of technology-assisted parenting interventions in populations experiencing social disadvantage.
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- Madeleine Harris
- Graduate Neuroscience Program, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada.,Offord Centre for Child Studies, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Graduate Neuroscience Program, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada.,Offord Centre for Child Studies, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Offord Centre for Child Studies, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Offord Centre for Child Studies, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, M5B 2K3, Canada.
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The Efficacy of Parent Training Interventions for Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Treating Untargeted Comorbid Internalizing Symptoms in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev 2021; 24:542-552. [PMID: 33991282 PMCID: PMC8324591 DOI: 10.1007/s10567-021-00349-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Disruptive behavior disorders (DBDs) are among the primary reasons for child and youth referrals to mental health services and are linked to poor adult outcomes including antisocial behavior disorder. Research indicates a high incidence of internalizing problems in those with DBDs and those who have DBDs with cooccurring internalizing problems may have more severe later outcomes. Interventions targeted at internalizing symptoms have been found to also reduce comorbid externalizing problems. The impact of treatments for DBDs on comorbid internalizing disorders is not known. Databases PsycINFO, EMBASE and MEDLINE were systematically searched based on the Cochrane guidelines for systematic reviews. Records were independently reviewed by two reviewers. 12 papers were deemed eligible. A quality assessment of the selected studies was conducted independently by both reviewers. The 12 studies included 1334 young people with a mean age of 5 years. The parent training interventions assessed were the Incredible Years (6/12 studies), Triple-P (5/12) and Tuning In To Kids (1/12). 11 of the 12 studies reported significant reductions in primary externalizing behavior problems and DBDs. 7 studies reported significant reductions in internalizing symptoms. Mechanisms of change, clinical implications and directions for future research are discussed.
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PurposePrimary schools provide continuous, intensive contact with large numbers of children starting from a young age, thus providing an appropriate setting for the promotion of healthy eating through food and nutrition education (FNE). This qualitative study explores the views of Australian primary school parents about FNE in primary schools.Design/methodology/approachIn total, 19 parents of primary school children from Victoria participated in semi-structured interviews. Audio recordings were transcribed and underwent thematic analysis using Nvivo. A total of three themes emerged: FNE topics currently taught in primary schools, essential food skills and knowledge for primary school children and the importance of FNE.FindingsMost parents thought that FNE is as important as the core subjects of primary school. Parental support for FNE, which is delivered over a prolonged period, and expanded by hands-on content such as cooking and gardening classes was evident. Parents viewed these classes as likely to improve children's food-related knowledge and healthy eating behaviours. Parents expressed appreciation for schools' emphasis on food sustainability and its alignment with school policies and practices. Parents were keen to see more sustainability included in the curriculum.Practical implicationsThese results may have implications for curriculum developers and schools, as the findings can assist the design of food and nutrition curricula for primary schools which can empower children as well as their families to make better food-related decisions.Originality/valueAustralian parents' views of FNE in primary schools have been under examined.
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Tan-MacNeill KM, Smith IM, Johnson SA, Chorney J, Corkum P. A systematic review of online parent-implemented interventions for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/02739615.2021.1886934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Kim M. Tan-MacNeill
- Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Paediatric Anaesthesia, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, New Brunswick, Canada
- Anesthesia, Pain Management, and Perioperative Medicine, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Canada
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- Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Butler J, Gregg L, Calam R, Wittkowski A. Exploring Staff Implementation of a Self-directed Parenting Intervention for Parents with Mental Health Difficulties. Community Ment Health J 2021; 57:247-261. [PMID: 32445074 PMCID: PMC7835308 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-020-00642-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2019] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Parents with mental health difficulties face significant barriers in accessing evidence-based parenting interventions. Self-directed approaches may be a destigmatising, accessible alternative. Evidence has suggested that Triple P Positive Parenting Programme's self-directed format is as effective as more time- and cost-intensive delivery methods. The aim of the current study was to establish whether staff were able to use this intervention with parents with mental health difficulties and to explore staff experiences of implementation. Triple P self-help workbooks were provided to practitioners across three teams. Data were collected regarding workbook uptake and use. Interviews with staff exploring their experiences of implementation were analysed using thematic analysis. Overall, 41 participants were recruited, of which 12 (29.27%) also consented to interviews. Overall, six practitioners (14.63%) reported that they utilised the workbook. Uptake and utilisation were varied, but practitioners who used the workbook reported positive outcomes. Interviews revealed themes regarding practitioner concerns, views of the intervention and implementation issues. Self-directed Triple remains a promising intervention but its feasibility is dependent on addressing barriers to implementation and facilitating a family-focused approach to meet the needs of these parents and their children.
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- J Butler
- School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.,Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. .,Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK. .,Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Zochonis Building, Brunswick Street, Manchester, M13 9PL, England, UK.
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Thompson A, Hollis S, Herman KC, Reinke WM, Hawley K, Magee S. Evaluation of a Social Media Campaign on Youth Mental Health Stigma and Help-Seeking. SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/2372966x.2020.1838873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services
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Fleming GE, Kohlhoff J, Morgan S, Turnell A, Maiuolo M, Kimonis ER. An Effectiveness Open Trial of Internet-Delivered Parent Training for Young Children With Conduct Problems Living in Regional and Rural Australia. Behav Ther 2021; 52:110-123. [PMID: 33483109 DOI: 10.1016/j.beth.2020.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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There is accumulating evidence for the efficacy of online parent management training (PMT) programs to improve conduct problems in young children, and findings have been used to support the potential of online programs to close the research-to-practice gap in underserved rural settings. However, to date, no study has evaluated the effectiveness of online PMT under real-world conditions; that is, delivered by community practitioners as part of services-as-usual to families residing in rural communities. This has resulted in a critical lack of evidence supporting the capacity of online PMT to ameliorate actual geographical disparities in service accessibility. Accordingly, the current study evaluated effectiveness and engagement outcomes of Internet-delivered Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (I-PCIT) delivered from a community-based early childhood clinic to rural consumers. Participants were 27 mothers and their 1.5- to 4-year-old child with conduct problems (M age = 3.02, SD = 0.73) living in regional and rural New South Wales, Australia. Parent-rated and observed child conduct problems and observed parenting behaviors were assessed pre and post I-PCIT, and treatment attrition, parental satisfaction with treatment, and homework compliance provided indicators of treatment engagement. Results of linear mixed and marginal models indicated that I-PCIT produced significant improvements in parent-reported and observed child conduct problems and observed parenting behaviors, with "small" to "very large" effect sizes (ds = 0.3-1.4). Treatment retention was adequate (63%), and treatment-completing parents reported high treatment satisfaction and good homework compliance. Findings provide preliminary evidence for the real world effectiveness of I-PCIT, supporting its capacity to narrow the research-to-practice gap. Findings suggest a role for I-PCIT in a stepped care model of remote treatment for childhood conduct problems in Australia.
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- University of New South Wales; Karitane Toddler Clinic, Karitane, Sydney
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- University of New South Wales; Karitane Toddler Clinic, Karitane, Sydney
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Ros-DeMarize R, Chung P, Stewart R. Pediatric behavioral telehealth in the age of COVID-19: Brief evidence review and practice considerations. Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care 2021; 51:100949. [PMID: 33436319 PMCID: PMC8049735 DOI: 10.1016/j.cppeds.2021.100949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Considerable efforts over the last decade have been placed on harnessing technology to improve access to behavioral health services. These efforts have exponentially risen since the outbreak of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which has prompted a move to novel systems of care, largely based on telehealth delivery. This article aims to provide a broad review of evidence for telehealth assessment and treatment of externalizing disorders and internalizing disorders in children and discuss practice considerations and established guidelines for telehealth delivery. Existing literature supports the promise of behavioral health interventions including behavioral parent training and combination approaches for externalizing disorders as well as cognitive-behavioral based interventions for internalizing disorders. There is a scarcity of work on assessment via telehealth compared with the available treatment literature. While treatment may be most pressing given the COVID-19 circumstances to continue delivery of care, movement toward establishing evidence-based assessment via telehealth will be of increased importance. Lastly, practice guidelines have been set forth by national associations, professional societies, and supported by the development of national Telehealth Centers of Excellence. These guidelines and practice considerations are discussed within the context of COVID-19.
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- University of California, Irvine, United States
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
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Lodder A, Papadopoulos C, Randhawa G. SOLACE: A Psychosocial Stigma Protection Intervention to Improve the Mental Health of Parents of Autistic Children-A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial. J Autism Dev Disord 2020; 50:4477-4491. [PMID: 32323046 PMCID: PMC7677275 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-020-04498-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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This study presents findings from a feasibility trial, testing an 8-week psychosocial stigma protection intervention (SOLACE) designed to improve the mental health of parents of autistic children. Seventeen parents were stratified then randomly assigned to either SOLACE (n = 9) or control group (n = 8). Retention and adherence rates were excellent with minimal missing data suggesting SOLACE had good acceptability and feasibility. Quantitative analysis revealed that mental health scores had significantly improved for those who took part in SOLACE compared to no significant changes for control group participants. In addition, changes in secondary outcome measures (e.g. stigma, self-esteem and self-compassion) were in favour of SOLACE. Focus group interviews revealed that SOLACE was acceptable to parents. Results suggest that a full randomised controlled trial is warranted.
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- Annemarie Lodder
- Institute for Health Research, University of Bedfordshire, Putteridge Bury, Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 8LE UK
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- Institute for Health Research, University of Bedfordshire, Putteridge Bury, Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 8LE UK
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- Institute for Health Research, University of Bedfordshire, Putteridge Bury, Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 8LE UK
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Johansson M, Biglan A, Embry D. The PAX Good Behavior Game: One Model for Evolving a More Nurturing Society. Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev 2020; 23:462-482. [PMID: 32839866 PMCID: PMC7585564 DOI: 10.1007/s10567-020-00323-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This paper describes the culture and components of the PAX Good Behavior Game and offers it as one model for how to enhance the well-being of populations through the diffusion of nurturing practices into several venues of society. The PAX components, also known as evidence-based kernels, are proposed to be useful in classrooms, families, organizations, criminal justice, and in improving public discussion and government. Kernels affect behavior in the short- and long-term through combinations of antecedents, reinforcers, relational networks, and physiological effects. Identifying common strategies, tools, and clear targets of change is suggested as a way to work towards evolving freely available evidence-based tools that can be combined to improve social conditions in multiple contexts.
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- Magnus Johansson
- Department of Behavioural Science, Oslo Metropolitan University, St. Olavs plass, P.O. Box 4, NO-0130, Oslo, Norway.
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Hansen A, Broomfield G, Yap MBH. A systematic review of technology‐assisted parenting programs for mental health problems in youth aged 0–18 years: Applicability to underserved Australian communities. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/ajpy.12250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Ashlyn Hansen
- School of Psychological Sciences, Monash Institute of Cognitive and Clinical Neurosciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia,
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- School of Psychological Sciences, Monash Institute of Cognitive and Clinical Neurosciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia,
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- School of Psychological Sciences, Monash Institute of Cognitive and Clinical Neurosciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia,
- Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia,
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Tapp B, Gandy M, Fogliati VJ, Karin E, Fogliati RJ, Newall C, Mclellan L, Titov N, Dear BF. Psychological distress, help‐seeking, and perceived barriers to psychological treatment among Australian parents. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/ajpy.12170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Brit Tapp
- eCentreClinic, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
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- eCentreClinic, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
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- eCentreClinic, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
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- eCentreClinic, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
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- eCentreClinic, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
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- Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
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- Centre for Emotional Health, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
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- eCentreClinic, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
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- eCentreClinic, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
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Wilson P, Marryat L, Thompson L, Coyne J, Allerhand M. Readers and service commissioners require clear financial disclosures: Comment on innovation, research integrity, and change: A conflict of interest management framework for program developers (Sanders et al., 2019). AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGIST 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/ap.12448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Philip Wilson
- Centre for Rural Health, University of Aberdeen, Inverness, Scotland, UK,
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- SMC Research Centre, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK,
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Aberdeen, Inverness, Scotland, UK,
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- University Medical Center, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands,
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- School of Mathematics, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK,
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Online parent programs for children's behavioral problems: a meta-analytic review. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2020; 29:1555-1568. [PMID: 31925545 DOI: 10.1007/s00787-020-01472-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 01/05/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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A recent increase in the development of online parent programs calls for the need to understand how effective these strategies are for improving children's mental health. We meta-analyzed the effects of online parent programs on children's behavioral problems. Moreover, we explored the combinations of program components to yield stronger program effects. Medline, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were searched. We included peer-reviewed randomized studies evaluating the effect of an online parent program. Effect sizes (Hedges' g) were calculated from post intervention means and standard deviations. We used Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) to identify pathways to effectiveness and individual content and delivery components that seem sufficient or necessary for yielding high effectiveness. Of 2941 articles, 12 articles with a total of 2025 participants met the inclusion criteria. Online parent programs have significant effects on children's behavioral problems (g = - 0.32; 95% CI, - 0.47 to - 0.17), emotional problems (g = - 0.22; 95% CI, - 0.31 to - 0.13), and parental mental health problems (g = - 0.30; 95% CI, - 0.42 to - 0.17). In the QCA, sending parents reminders to work on the program was the only one sufficient component. In conclusion, online support programs reduce children's behavioral and emotional problems and improve parental mental health. Sending parents reminders to work on the program seems to contribute to high effectiveness. Review Registration This study was registered with PROSPERO, number CRD42017080051.
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Franke N, Keown LJ, Sanders MR. An RCT of an Online Parenting Program for Parents of Preschool-Aged Children With ADHD Symptoms. J Atten Disord 2020; 24:1716-1726. [PMID: 27609783 DOI: 10.1177/1087054716667598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective: This randomized control trial evaluated the efficacy of an online self-help program in a sample of parents of preschoolers with ADHD symptoms. Method: Parents were randomly assigned to the intervention group (n = 27) or the delayed intervention group (n = 26). Child behavior measures were completed by mothers, fathers, and teachers, and parenting measures were completed by mothers. Results: Intent-to-treat analyses indicated significant post-intervention improvements in mother-rated child hyperactivity/inattention, restlessness/impulsivity, defiance/aggression, social functioning, and teacher-rated prosocial behavior, as well as significant improvements in maternal over-reactivity, verbosity, laxness, positive parenting, parenting satisfaction, self-efficacy, stress, and depression. At 6-month follow-up, effects were maintained for maternal over-reactivity and verbosity, parenting satisfaction and self-efficacy, and parental stress and depression. Conclusion: This study provides evidence for the effectiveness of an online self-help parenting program in reducing preschool inattentive behavior difficulties, and in increasing parenting competence, satisfaction in the parenting role, and maternal well-being.
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- The University of Auckland, New Zealand.,The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Hahlweg K, Ditzen B, Job AK, Gastner J, Schulz W, Supke M, Walper S. COVID-19: Psychologische Folgen für Familie, Kinder und Partnerschaft. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR KLINISCHE PSYCHOLOGIE UND PSYCHOTHERAPIE 2020. [DOI: 10.1026/1616-3443/a000592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Zusammenfassung. Dieser Beitrag soll die spezifischen Auswirkungen auf Familien, Kinder und Partnerschaften diskutieren, die sich durch die Covid-19-Pandemie einstellen könnten. Er ist primär gedacht für alle professionellen Helfer, die in Kontakt mit betroffenen Familien stehen. Die COVID-19-Pandemie stellt eine akute Bedrohung für das familiäre Wohlergehen dar, da sie mit psychologischen Reaktionen (z. B. Angst, Depression, Wut) der Familienangehörigen sowie sozialen Belastungen, die durch finanzielle Unsicherheit, Kurzarbeit, Arbeitslosigkeit und Existenzängsten bedingt sind, verbunden sein kann. Mehr als 70 % der Kinder und Jugendlichen fühlen sich seelisch belastet und jedes vierte Kind berichtet, dass es in der Familie häufiger zu Streit komme als vor der Corona-Krise. Die elterliche Partnerschaft bildet den Kern des familiären Funktionierens, jedoch kann das C oparenting in der Krise erschwert sein. Im Zuge der Ausgangsbeschränkungen und der damit einhergehenden Isolierung von Familien ist weiterhin zu befürchten, dass Beziehungskonflikte zunehmen und Partner_innen und Kinder einem erhöhten Risiko körperlicher, emotionaler und sexueller Gewalt ausgesetzt sind. Was dringend fehlt sind Interventionsformen, die zum Ziel haben, fortschreitende Eskalationen zu verhindern und rechtzeitig Wege aufzuzeigen, wie eine konstruktive Wendung erreicht werden kann. Es werden vier Empfehlungen ausgesprochen: (1) Entwicklung und Förderung von Internetplattformen, die Informationen zum angemessenen Umgang mit familiären Krisensituationen bereitstellen. (2) Finanzielle Förderung der Nutzung von interaktiven Online-Programmen insbesondere für finanzschwache Familien. (3) Aufklärungskampagnen initiieren und finanzieren. (4) Fragwürdige / schädliche Online-Programme identifizieren. Abschließend findet sich eine Zusammenstellung von personenungebundenen, Internet-basierten Angeboten, die helfen können, mit den durch COVID-19 zu erwartenden Schwierigkeiten im Familienleben besser umgehen zu können – dies vor allem mit einfach umsetzbaren Hilfestellungen und Ratschlägen.
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- Institut für Medizinische Psychologie, Universitätsklinikum Universität Heidelberg
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- Institut für Psychologie, TU Braunschweig
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Evaluating the efficacy of the Family Check-Up Online: A school-based, eHealth model for the prevention of problem behavior during the middle school years. Dev Psychopathol 2020; 31:1873-1886. [PMID: 31407644 PMCID: PMC10077819 DOI: 10.1017/s0954579419000907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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This study evaluated the efficacy of a family-centered preventive intervention, the Family Check-Up (FCU), delivered as an online, eHealth model to middle school families. To increase accessibility of family-centered prevention in schools, we adapted the evidence-based FCU to an online format, with the goal of providing a model of service delivery that is feasible, given limited staffing and resources in many schools. Building on prior research, we randomly assigned participants to waitlist control (n = 105), FCU Online as a web-based intervention (n = 109), and FCU Online with coaching support (n = 108). We tested the effects of the intervention on multiple outcomes, including parental self-efficacy, child self-regulation, and child behavior, in this registered clinical trial (NCT03060291). Families engaged in the intervention at a high rate (72% completed the FCU assessment) and completed 3-month posttest assessments with good retention (94% retained). Random assignment to the FCU Online with coaching support was associated with reduced emotional problems for children (p = .003, d = -0.32) and improved parental confidence and self-efficacy (p = .018, d = 0.25) when compared with waitlist controls. Risk moderated effects: at-risk youth showed stronger effects than did those with minimal risk. The results have implications for online delivery of family-centered interventions in schools.
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Best P, McConnell T, Davidson G, Badham J, Neill RD. Group based video-conferencing for adults with depression: findings from a user-led qualitative data analysis using participatory theme elicitation. RESEARCH INVOLVEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT 2019; 5:40. [PMID: 31844555 PMCID: PMC6896757 DOI: 10.1186/s40900-019-0173-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Accessing support services for depression has been historically difficult given the societal stigma that exists regarding the condition. Recent advances in digital technologies continue to be postulated as a potential panacea yet the results from research trials have been mixed with a range of effect sizes. METHODS This article offers a different perspective by presenting a panel of end users (co-researchers) with qualitative interview data (n = 8) taken from a feasibility RCT of a group based video-conferencing service for depressed adults. The co-researcher panel were introduced to a new method of participatory data analysis known as Participatory Theme Elicitation (PTE). This method involves using network analysis techniques to create groupings and visual diagrams in order to support the generation of themes and minimise scientific researcher input/influence. RESULTS Co-researchers reported that while VC based interventions appeared convenient, accessible and relatively low cost - additional training and support should be offered to improve uptake and retention. In addition, co-researchers suggested that further exploration is needed regarding the level of self-awareness one feels in a group based VC environment and whether this facilitates disclosure (through disinhibition) or increases anxiety. CONCLUSION The findings presented here appear to support existing (researcher and academic-led) literature in the field as well as suggest new areas for investigation. By presenting data generated solely by co-researchers, this article also adds to the evidence surrounding participatory analysis methods - particularly the growing need for robust approaches that are accessible and less time-consuming than those currently available. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT03288506 (Clinicaltrials.gov) 20th Sept 2017 https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03288506.
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- Paul Best
- School of Social Sciences Education and Social Work. 6 College Park, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
- Centre for Public Health, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Royal Victoria Hospital, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
- Centre for Evidence and Social Innovation, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- School of Social Sciences Education and Social Work. 6 College Park, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
- Centre for Evidence and Social Innovation, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- School of Social Sciences Education and Social Work. 6 College Park, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
- Centre for Evidence and Social Innovation, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Public Health, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Royal Victoria Hospital, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- School of Social Sciences Education and Social Work. 6 College Park, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
- Centre for Evidence and Social Innovation, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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