A study protocol testing the implementation, efficacy, and cost effectiveness of the ezParent program in pediatric...

Area of Science:

• Child Psychology
• Behavioral Health Interventions
• Primary Care Pediatrics

Background:

• Behavior problems affect up to 20% of children, impacting relationships and academics.
• Behavioral parent training (BPT) improves child behavior and parent-child relationships.
• Low attendance and parent involvement limit traditional face-to-face BPT.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the implementation, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of the tablet-based ezParent program.
• To assess ezParent's potential for increasing reach and sustainability of BPT.
• To address barriers to parent participation in primary health care settings.

Main Methods:

• A randomized controlled trial will assess ezParent's efficacy in 312 parents of 2-5-year-old children.
• Implementation will be evaluated using a descriptive design and cost-effectiveness analysis.
• Data on parenting and child behavior will be collected at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months.

Main Results:

• N/A - This section describes the study protocol, results are pending.

Conclusions:

• Integrating ezParent into pediatric primary care offers innovative potential for promoting positive parenting.
• The program may provide universal access to preschool populations at a low cost.
• Leveraging existing primary care infrastructure can enhance BPT delivery and sustainability.