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Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect: a randomized effectiveness trial.

Cynthia Cupit Swenson¹, Cindy M Schaeffer, Scott W Henggeler

¹Department of Psychiatry, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA. swensocc@musc.edu

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|August 25, 2010

Summary

Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect (MST-CAN) significantly improved outcomes for physically abused youth and their families compared to Enhanced Outpatient Treatment. MST-CAN reduced mental health symptoms, improved parenting, and decreased out-of-home placements.

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Area of Science:

Child Psychology
Family Therapy
Public Health

Background:

Child abuse and neglect pose significant challenges to youth mental health and family well-being.
Effective interventions are crucial for supporting physically abused youth and their families.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect (MST-CAN) compared to Enhanced Outpatient Treatment (EOT).
To assess the impact of MST-CAN on youth mental health, parenting, and placement stability in families with physically abused children.

Main Methods:

A randomized effectiveness trial involving 86 families with physically abused youth.
Families were assigned to either MST-CAN or EOT, with interventions delivered by community mental health center therapists.
Data were collected across five assessments over 16 months post-baseline.

Main Results:

MST-CAN significantly reduced youth mental health symptoms and parent psychiatric distress compared to EOT.
MST-CAN improved parenting behaviors associated with maltreatment and increased natural social support for parents.
MST-CAN led to fewer youth out-of-home placements and changes in placement, with medium to large effect sizes.

Conclusions:

MST-CAN is a highly effective treatment for physically abused youth and their families, demonstrating broad-based benefits.
The findings support the successful transport and implementation of MST-CAN in community mental health settings.
MST-CAN shows promise in improving child welfare outcomes and family functioning.