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Comparison of brief group behavioural parent training with individual parent training for preschool children with

Sivapriya Vaidyanathan1,2, Venkatesh Chandrasekaran3, Preeti Kandasamy1,4

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India.

Early Intervention in Psychiatry
|April 12, 2023
PubMed

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Group parent training (BPT) is effective for preschool ADHD, offering a cost-effective alternative in low-resource settings. This study found group BPT non-inferior to individual BPT in reducing ADHD severity and parental stress.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Behavior Parent Training (BPT) is a primary treatment for preschool ADHD.
  • Group BPT presents a cost-effective option for resource-limited settings.
  • This study evaluated group BPT against individual BPT for preschool ADHD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the feasibility and efficacy of group BPT versus individual BPT.
  • To assess the impact on ADHD severity over 12 weeks.
  • To evaluate effects on parental stress and coping strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial with 56 preschool children (2.5-6 years) diagnosed with ADHD.
  • Interventions included psychoeducation, routine structuring, attention tasks, and behavioral parenting techniques.
  • ADHD severity and parental stress were assessed at baseline and at 4, 8, and 12 weeks.

Main Results:

  • Both group and individual BPT significantly reduced ADHD severity and parental stress.
  • Group BPT was found to be non-inferior to individual BPT in reducing ADHD severity.
  • High attendance and fidelity rates were observed for the group intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Group BPT is a promising and effective treatment for ADHD in preschool children.
  • It offers a viable and resource-efficient approach, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
  • The findings support the scalability of group BPT for managing early childhood ADHD.
Abstract

Keywords:
ADHDattention deficit hyperactivity disorderbrief interventionparent trainingpreschool

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