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Increasing parent-pediatrician communication about children's psychosocial problems
Lisa G Hayutin1, Bonney Reed-Knight, Ronald L Blount
1University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-3013, USA.
Journal of Pediatric Psychology
|March 10, 2009
Summary
Using the Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC) for children
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Psychology
- Child Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Effective parent-pediatrician communication is crucial for addressing children's psychosocial issues.
- The Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC) is a valuable tool for assessing behavioral and emotional functioning in children.
- Different scoring methods for the PSC may impact communication dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effects of two Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC) scoring procedures on parent-pediatrician communication.
- To evaluate whether staff-scoring or parent-scoring of the PSC influences communication about psychosocial concerns.
- To determine the impact of PSC scoring methods on parent perceptions of communication with pediatricians.
Main Methods:
- 174 parents of children aged 4-16 were randomized into three groups: typical care, staff-scored PSC, or parent-scored PSC.
- Parents completed the PSC prior to their child's medical appointment.
- Parent perceptions of parent-pediatrician communication were assessed post-appointment.
Main Results:
- Both staff-scored and parent-scored PSC groups reported improved parent-pediatrician communication compared to the control group.
- This improvement was particularly noted for children with significant emotional and behavioral problems.
- The parent-scored PSC enhanced communication without increasing the workload for medical staff.
Conclusions:
- Both staff-scored and parent-scored PSC administrations effectively improve parent-pediatrician communication regarding psychosocial issues.
- The parent-scored PSC offers a practical advantage by reducing the scoring burden on healthcare providers.
- Implementing either scoring method can facilitate better dialogue about children's mental health in clinical settings.
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