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A comparison of day treatment and outpatient treatment for children with disruptive behaviour problems
N Grizenko1, D Papineau, L Sayegh
1Lyall Preadolescent Day Treatment Program, Douglas Hospital, Verdun, Quebec.
Insights
Day treatment is more effective than outpatient care for children with severe behavior problems. This approach improves behavior, reduces depression, and enhances social and family functioning.
Area of Science:
- Child psychology
- Behavioral therapy
- Family studies
Background:
- Severe behavior problems in children pose significant challenges to families and educational systems.
- Effective interventions are crucial for improving child well-being and family dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness of outpatient and day treatment programs for children with severe behavior problems.
- To assess treatment impact on behavior, self-perception, social skills, and family functioning.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving 30 children with severe behavior problems.
- Assessment of treatment outcomes across multiple domains including behavior, self-perception, social, and family functioning.
Main Results:
- Day treatment demonstrated superior effectiveness in reducing behavioral issues compared to outpatient treatment.
- Significant improvements were observed in depressive symptoms, social skills, and overall family functioning in the day treatment group.
Conclusions:
- Day treatment offers a more effective therapeutic model for children experiencing severe behavioral challenges.
- Interventions focusing on intensive, structured environments like day treatment can yield better outcomes for children and their families.
Abstract:
The authors explored the relative merits of outpatient and day treatment for 30 children with severe behaviour problems. The effectiveness of treatment on behaviour, self-perception, and social and family functioning was assessed. Day treatment was found to be more effective in reducing behaviour problems, alleviating depressive symptoms, increasing social skills and improving family functioning.