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Theoren Loo1, Justin Hunt1, David Grodberg1,2
1Brightline, Palo Alto, CA, United States.
JMIR Formative Research
|March 17, 2023
Summary
Technology-enabled pediatric behavioral health services significantly improved child mental health outcomes and reduced caregiver strain. These digital interventions offer a scalable solution for families needing specialized care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric mental health
- Digital health interventions
- Behavioral health services
Background:
- Pediatric mental illness in the US is increasing.
- Employer-sponsored programs often lack specialized pediatric care.
- Families require tailored mental health support.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate a technology-enabled pediatric behavioral health service.
- Assess impact on child clinical outcomes.
- Measure reduction in caregiver strain.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cohort analysis (Feb-Sep 2022).
- Used PSC-17, GAD-7, PHQ-8, CGSQ-SF7 for outcomes.
- Calculated reliable change index and used t-tests.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in Pediatric Symptom Checklist-17 (PSC-17) and Caregiver Strain Questionnaire-Short Form 7 (CGSQ-SF7) scores.
- High rates of reliable improvement in coaching and therapy/psychiatry groups.
- Tele-behavioral health effectively addressed anxiety and depression symptoms.
Conclusions:
- Tele-behavioral health services improve pediatric psychosocial functioning.
- Digital mental health services reduce caregiver strain.
- Offers a scalable solution for accessing pediatric mental health care.
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