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Web-based delivery of a preventive parent training intervention: a feasibility study
Susan M Breitenstein1, Deborah Gross
1Rush University College of Nursing, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nurse Faculty Scholar, Chicago, IL, USA. susan_m_breitenstein@rush.edu,
Summary
This study found that a Web-based behavioral parent training program was feasible and useful for low-income parents. This innovative delivery method can help overcome participation barriers in mental health interventions.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Parenting Interventions
- Mental Health Services
Background:
- Face-to-face parenting interventions often suffer from low enrollment and participation.
- Innovative delivery methods are crucial to address participation barriers and improve accessibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To test the feasibility of a Web-based delivery model for an evidence-based behavioral parent training program.
- To assess the utility of a digital platform for delivering parenting support to underserved populations.
Main Methods:
- Nine parents completed two Web-based prototype sessions of the Chicago Parent Program using an Android tablet over two weeks.
- Quantitative and qualitative data were collected, including a post-intervention focus group.
Main Results:
- The Web-based delivery adaptation was found to be feasible for low-income urban parents.
- Parents reported the Web-based program to be useful, indicating potential for engagement.
Conclusions:
- Web-based delivery presents a feasible approach for integrating mental health prevention into existing systems of care.
- Translating evidence-based interventions to alternative platforms, like Web-based models, holds promise for increasing access in nursing and other fields.
