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Jennifer W Kaminski1, Angelika H Claussen2, Rebekah S Sims1
1Office of Policy, Performance, and Evaluation, Policy Analysis and Engagement Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Summary
Parent-focused psychosocial treatments are well-established for childhood disruptive behaviors. This review updates evidence, confirming three effective treatment families, primarily benefiting children up to 12 years old.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Behavioral Therapy
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Disruptive behaviors in children significantly impact development and family functioning.
- Previous reviews (Kaminski & Claussen, 2017) established a foundation for understanding psychosocial interventions.
- An updated review is necessary to incorporate recent research and refine treatment classifications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and update the evidence on psychosocial treatments for disruptive behaviors in children up to 12 years old.
- To classify the efficacy of different treatment families based on current research.
- To inform clinical practice, dissemination, and future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Searched literature for studies published between 2016 and 2021.
- Included 44 studies, applying established procedures for study inclusion and treatment classification.
- Classified treatment families into efficacy levels: Well Established (Level 1), Probably Efficacious (Level 2), and Possibly Efficacious (Level 3).
Main Results:
- Three treatment families are classified as Level 1: Well Established, all parent-focused.
- Group parent behavior therapy + group child behavior therapy is now Level 1.
- Fifteen treatment families are Level 2: Probably Efficacious, and eight are Level 3: Possibly Efficacious.
Conclusions:
- Parent-focused psychosocial interventions demonstrate strong efficacy for childhood disruptive behaviors.
- The findings support the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based treatments.
- Further research is needed to address participant characteristics and access barriers to effective care.
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