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Development and Application of an Innovative Transdiagnostic Treatment Approach for Pediatric Irritability

Jessica L Hawks1, Sarah M Kennedy1, Jacob B W Holzman2

  • 1University of Colorado.

Behavior Therapy
|March 7, 2020
PubMed

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This pilot study adapted a unified protocol to treat irritability in children, finding it feasible and acceptable. The approach showed promise for reducing pediatric irritability and disruptive behaviors.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychopathology

Background:

  • Pediatric irritability is increasingly recognized as a significant symptom across childhood disorders.
  • Existing treatments often fail to address both child and contextual factors contributing to irritability.
  • There is a need for evidence-based interventions for pediatric irritability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To adapt the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children (UP-C) for pediatric irritability.
  • To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the adapted UP-C in a clinical sample.
  • To gather preliminary evidence on the efficacy of the adapted UP-C for irritability and disruptive behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involving 19 children (ages 8-12) with primary irritability or disruptive behaviors.
  • Adaptation of the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children (UP-C).
  • Assessment of feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The adapted UP-C was found to be feasible and acceptable for children with irritability.
  • Preliminary evidence suggests the treatment may improve outcomes for pediatric irritability.
  • The approach showed potential for reducing disruptive behaviors in the study sample.

Conclusions:

  • The adapted UP-C is a promising intervention for pediatric irritability.
  • Future research should explore larger trials to confirm efficacy.
  • This approach offers a potential avenue for addressing child and contextual factors in treatment.

Keywords:
disruptive behaviorsparentingpediatric irritabilitytransdiagnostictreatment

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