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Improving child and parenting outcomes following paediatric acquired brain injury: A randomised controlled trial of Stepping Stones Triple P plus acceptance and commitment therapy

Brown, Felicity L., Whittingham, Koa, Boyd, Roslyn N., McKinlay, Lynne, Sofronoff, Kate·2014·Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry

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BACKGROUND: Persistent behavioural difficulties are common following paediatric acquired brain injury (ABI). Parents and families also experience heightened stress, psychological symptoms and burden, and there is evidence of a reciprocal relationship between parent and child functioning, which may be mediated by the adoption of maladaptive parenting practices. Despite this, there is currently a paucity of research in family interventions in this population. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of Stepping Stones Triple P: Positive Parenting Program (SSTP), with an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) workshop, in improving child outcomes and parenting practices following paediatric ABI. METHODS: Fifty-nine parents of children (mean age 7 years, SD 3 years, 1 month; 35 males, 24 females) with ABI (Traumatic injuries 58%, Tumour 17%, Encephalitis or meningitis 15%, Cardiovascular accident 7%, Hypoxia 3%) who were evidencing at least mild behaviour problems were randomly assigned to treatment or care-as-usual conditions over 10 weeks. Mixed-model repeated-measures linear regression analyses were conducted to compare conditions from pre- to postintervention on child behavioural and emotional functioning (Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory, Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire) and dysfunctional parenting style (Parenting Scale). Assessment of maintenance of change was conducted at a 6-month follow-up. The trial was registered on Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ID: ACTRN12610001051033, www.anzctr.org.au). RESULTS: Significant time-by-condition interactions were identified on number and intensity of child behaviour problems, child emotional symptoms and parenting laxness and overreactivity, indicating significant improvements in the treatment condition, with medium-to-large effect sizes. Most improvements were maintained at 6 months. CONCLUSIONS: Group parenting interventions incorporating Triple P and ACT may be efficacious in improving child and parenting outcomes following paediatric ABI.

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  • A systematic review of ACT-based parental support concludes that the approach is a promising intervention for helping parents manage stress and difficulties associated with autism, pediatric diseases, and children's chronic pain.

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Authors
Brown, F. L., Whittingham, K., Boyd, R. N., McKinlay, L., & Sofronoff, K.
Affiliations
The University of Queensland (AU)
Corresponding author
Brown, Felicity L.
Venue
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2014-03-17
Volume
55
Issue
10
Pages
1172-1183
ISSN
  • 0021-9630 (ISSN-L)
  • 1469-7610
OpenAlex
W2036995992
Cited by
101
References
46
Citations by year
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FWCI
8.26
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • eSpace (Curtin University) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • Queensland Children's Medical Research Institute Science (50002)
  • National Health and Medical Research Council (631712)
  • National Health and Medical Research Council Career Development (473840)
  • Smart State
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Traumatic Brain Injury Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family and Disability Support Research
Keywords
pediatric acquired brain injury, Stepping Stones Triple P, acceptance and commitment therapy, parenting support, child behavior problems, dysfunctional parenting, maintenance of change, traumatic brain injury, encephalitis, hypoxic brain injury
MeSH terms
Adult, Brain Injuries, Child, Child Behavior, Family Therapy, Female, Humans, Male, Parent-Child Relations, Parenting, Treatment Outcome

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