Multi-technology Parent Training in Exposure and Response Prevention for Youth with Obsessive-Compulsive disorder.

Area of Science:

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Behavioral Therapy
• Digital Health

Background:

• Pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) presents significant challenges for children and families.
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure and response prevention (ERP) is the standard treatment.
• Access to timely, evidence-based OCD treatment is often hindered by various barriers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of parent-implemented ERP within multi-technology programs for pediatric OCD.
• To explore parent training as a method to overcome treatment access delays.
• To assess the acceptability of integrated technology approaches for delivering OCD therapy.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of parent training programs focused on delivering ERP techniques at home.
• Integration of these programs into multi-technology platforms.
• Preliminary assessment of program effectiveness, acceptability, and feasibility.

Main Results:

• Parent training in ERP shows preliminary effectiveness in managing pediatric OCD symptoms.
• These programs are deemed acceptable and feasible by participating families.
• Multi-technology integration facilitates home-based therapeutic support.

Conclusions:

• Parent-implemented ERP via multi-technology programs is a promising, innovative approach for pediatric OCD.
• This model enhances treatment accessibility and provides support within the family environment.
• Further research is warranted to solidify the long-term impact and scalability.