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Pandemic Perils and Promise: Implementation of a Virtual Parenting Intervention during COVID-19 among Children with Early Neurological Conditions.
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Developmental Neurorehabilitation . Nov2022, Vol. 25 Issue 8, p505-517. 13p. 3 Charts, 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- In this study, we examined feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a telepsychological positive parenting intervention (I–InTERACT-North, Internet-basedInteracting Together Everyday: Recovery After Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury) during the COVID-19 pandemic among Canadian families of children at-risk for neurodevelopmental challenges given congenital or neonatal conditions. I–InTERACT-North was developed to improve behavioral and emotional outcomes in children with neurological conditions by utilizing and adapting parenting strategies from several established family-focused programmes. A pragmatic prospective pre-post single-site pilot study design was used to assess feasibility, acceptabilty, and preliminary efficacy of I-InTERACT North during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thirty-five families of children ages three to nine years were referred between March 2020 and January 2021. Eighteen families enrolled, and 12 (67% adherence) completed the programme. Parents reported strong therapeutic alliance and programme acceptability with barriers due to competing time demands. Therapists reported high acceptability but perceived parental burnout. Parenting confidence (d = 0.70), and child behavior (d = 1.30) improved following the intervention. Results demonstrate the programme's value to families during the pandemic, while underscoring unique participation barriers. Future research and clinicial implications are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17518423
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Developmental Neurorehabilitation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 159584125
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17518423.2022.2099996