School-based indicated prevention: a randomised trial of group therapy
Authors: McArdle, Paul1; Moseley, David1; Quibell, Toby1; Johnson, Rob1; Allen, Ann1; Hammal, Donna1; leCouteur, Ann1
Source: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines, Volume 43, Number 6, September 2002 , pp. 705-712(8)
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing
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Abstract:
Background: One hundred and twenty-two children identified by teachers as at risk for behavioural or emotional problems were randomly allocated to drama-group therapy or to a curriculum-studies control, based in school. Methods: One hundred and seventeen completed the intervention phase of the trial, which comprised 12 hour-long sessions. Post-intervention self-reports showed significant effects associated with both interventions. Results: However, there was a clear advantage of group therapy over both a waiting list control and curriculum studies, according to teacher reports. This was true also of categorical analyses focusing on those with the most severe symptoms. Conclusions: These analyses confirmed sustained teacher-reported improvement over a year-long follow-up period.Keywords: Randomised controlled trial; group therapy; selective/indicated prevention
Document Type: Research article
DOI: 10.1111/1469-7610.00091
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