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Family intervention for intellectually disabled children. Randomised controlled trial.

P S Russell1, J K al John, J L Lakshmanan

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India. Paulr@mhc.cmc.ernet.in

The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
|August 17, 1999
PubMed
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Interactive group psychoeducation significantly improved parental attitudes towards intellectual disability management in India. This approach offers a viable, resource-limited solution for supporting parents of children with intellectual disabilities.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Special Education
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Limited resources are available for parents of intellectually disabled children in developing countries.
  • Parental attitudes significantly impact the well-being and development of children with intellectual disabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy of interactive group psychoeducation on parental attitudes towards intellectual disability.
  • To evaluate changes in parental attitudes in southern India, a resource-limited setting.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 57 parents over 10 weeks.
  • Utilized the Parental Attitude Scale towards the Management of Intellectual Disability for pre- and post-intervention assessment.
  • Employed a single-blinded rater for objective measurement and comparison.

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Main Results:

  • The intervention group showed statistically significant improvements in overall parental attitude scores.
  • Positive changes were observed in knowledge of child-rearing and attitudes towards managing intellectual disability.
  • No significant change was noted in the attitude towards intellectual disability subscale.

Conclusions:

  • Interactive group psychoeducation is an effective intervention for modifying parental attitudes.
  • This psychoeducational approach is a feasible and scalable option for resource-limited settings.
  • Findings support the integration of such programs to enhance support for families of intellectually disabled children.