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Predicting outcome in a multimodal day treatment program for children with severe behaviour problems

N Grizenko1, L Sayegh, D Papineau

  • 1Lyall Preadolescent Day Treatment Program, Douglas Hospital, Montreal, Quebec.

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|November 1, 1994
PubMed
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Children with less severe behavioral issues and family problems showed the most improvement in day treatment programs. Early identification of child characteristics can predict successful outcomes for behavioral interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Behavioral Health Interventions
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

  • Increasing demand for day treatment programs for children with severe behavioral problems.
  • Need to identify predictors of successful outcomes in these programs.
  • Understanding child characteristics that influence treatment effectiveness is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify characteristics of children who benefit most from day treatment programs.
  • To determine factors associated with behavioral improvement.
  • To identify predictors of successful school reintegration.

Main Methods:

  • Multivariate analyses of 63 children (aged 5-13) at program admission and discharge.
  • Assessment of behavioral improvement and school reintegration.

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  • Evaluation of child characteristics including problem severity, IQ, ADHD, reading skills, and family functioning.

    • Main Results:

    • Children with less severe behavior problems, lower IQ, and more disturbed family functioning showed greatest behavioral improvement.
    • Successful school reintegration was linked to younger age, better reading skills, absence of ADHD, and less parental marital discord.
    • Intake characteristics significantly predict treatment outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Successful outcomes in day treatment programs can be predicted by specific child and family characteristics at intake.
    • A multimodal approach is essential to address diverse problem areas for optimal child outcomes.
    • Tailoring interventions based on initial assessments can enhance treatment efficacy.