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A randomized controlled trial of a web-based early intervention for children and their parents following
Catherine M Cox1, Justin A Kenardy, Joan K Hendrikz
1Centre of National Research on Disability and Rehabilitation Medicine, Herston, Queensland, Australia 4006. c.cox@psy.uq.edu.au
Insights
A web-based early intervention improved anxiety in children after unintentional injury. This digital health tool aided recovery, especially for those with higher initial trauma scores.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric emergency medicine
- Digital health interventions
- Child psychology
Background:
- Pediatric unintentional injuries are a significant public health concern.
- Early intervention is crucial for mitigating negative psychological sequelae.
- Web-based platforms offer scalable solutions for delivering support to children and parents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based early intervention for children and parents post-pediatric unintentional injury.
- To assess the intervention's impact on child anxiety and recovery using a randomized controlled trial (RCT).
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial was conducted with pediatric injury patients.
- Participants were allocated to either an intervention group (n=29) or a control group (n=27).
- Assessments were performed at baseline, 4-6 weeks, and 6 months post-injury.
Main Results:
- Children in the intervention group showed improved anxiety symptoms compared to the control group.
- The control group experienced a worsening of anxiety symptoms over the study period.
- Children with higher baseline trauma scores found the intervention particularly helpful.
Conclusions:
- The web-based information provision intervention demonstrates promise in supporting child recovery after unintentional injury.
- Digital health tools can be effective in managing psychological distress in pediatric populations.
Objective:
The aim of this article was to evaluate the effectiveness of an information provision web-based early intervention via a randomized controlled trial for children and their parents following pediatric unintentional injury.
Method:
Participants were randomly assigned to an intervention (n = 29) or a control group (n = 27) following baseline measurements. Further assessment was taken at 4-6 weeks and 6 months post-trauma event.
Results:
Analyses revealed that children within the intervention group reported improved anxiety, in comparison to a worsening of symptoms for children in the control group. Furthermore, children who had higher baseline trauma scores reported the intervention to be helpful.
Conclusions:
The intervention showed promising results in its ability to aid child recovery.