An Open Trial for an E-Health Treatment for Child Behavior Disorders II: Outcomes and Clinical Implications. Issue 4 (1st October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kirkman, Jessica J. L.; Hawes, David J.; Dadds, Mark R.
• Is Part Of: Evidence-based practice in child and adolescent mental health. Volume 1:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 213
• Page End: 229
• Publication Date: 2016-10-01
• Subjects: Child psychiatry -- Periodicals; Child mental health -- Periodicals; Teenagers -- Mental health -- Periodicals; Child psychology -- Periodicals; Adolescent psychology -- Periodicals; 618.9289
• DOI: 10.1080/23794925.2016.1230482
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2379-4925

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a telemental health behavioral parent training (BPT) program for children with conduct problems that combined video modules with individualized consultations with a psychologist via videoconference. The study also aimed to highlight the clinical implications of delivering BPT via this new modality. The design was a 2 (group: clinic-based vs. e-health parenting intervention) × 3 (time: pre, post, and 3-month follow-up) repeated measures nonrandomized trial comparing families who received treatment online ( N = 22) to a matched sample that received clinic-based treatment ( N = 25). Participants were 47 families with a child between 3 and 12 years old with a primary diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder or conduct disorder. At posttreatment, children whose parent(s) had received either intervention showed a significant reduction in oppositional behaviors and ADHD symptoms. Parents in both groups agreed they were confident in dealing with current and future behavior problems and reported a significant increase in parenting knowledge and less use of corporal punishment and inconsistent discipline. Effects were maintained at 3 months. The results suggest that similar to clinic-based BPT, the telemental health BPT program is effective in reducing problematic child behaviors and improving parenting practices and knowledge.