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Children with disruptive behaviours I: service utilization.

P L Hazell1, M Tarren-Sweeney, G V Vimpani

  • 1Discipline of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia. hazell@mail.newcastle.edu.au

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|March 1, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Families caring for children with disruptive behaviors experience high stress and utilize multiple services. Paediatricians play a key role in managing these children, informing future service planning.

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Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Disruptive behavior disorders significantly impact families.
  • Understanding service needs is crucial for effective support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize families with children exhibiting disruptive behaviors in the Hunter region, NSW, Australia.
  • To analyze patterns of service utilization among these families.

Main Methods:

  • A mail survey was distributed to 1412 families recruited through schools and clinical services.
  • Eligibility criteria included children with disruptive behavior disorders, autistic spectrum disorders, or significant behavioral problems.

Main Results:

  • 85% of children received treatment, with many accessing multiple services.

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  • Paediatricians were the most common treating professionals (64%).
  • Parents reported high levels of family stress compared to the general population.
  • Conclusions:

    • Families of children with disruptive behaviors are highly stressed and require comprehensive service access.
    • Paediatricians are vital in managing these children, necessitating their inclusion in service planning.