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Psychotherapeutic treatment outcomes in grandparent-raised children
Sharon Leder1, Linda Nicholson Grinstead, Susan Jensen
1Kirkhof School of Nursing, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, USA. leders@gvsu.edu
Problem:
Few studies have focused on grandparent-raised children with behavioral/ emotional problems. The present study examined the therapeutic progress of this population.
Methods:
Data from this descriptive, correlational study were obtained from records of 207 children who received treatment at a child treatment center. Instruments included the Progress Evaluation Scales (PES) and an investigator-constructed tool.
Findings:
Children who had regular paternal contact, were younger when treatment started, and were raised by grandparents with adult partners had significantly more positive change in the PES scores.
Conclusions:
More thorough clinical assessment of these reconfigured families will lead to improved mental health outcomes for children and will enhance clinical records as sources of research data.
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