@article{ref1,
title="Parenting training in the community: linking process to outcome",
journal="Clinical child psychology and psychiatry",
year="2011",
author="Kilroy, Sarah and Sharry, John and Flood, Catriona and Guerin, Suzanne",
volume="16",
number="3",
pages="459-473",
abstract="This pilot study examines the effectiveness of the Parents Together Community Course(i) (a six week preventative version of the Parents Plus Early Years Programme) in reducing parent-reported behaviour problems in pre-school and school aged children. It also investigates if there is an association between process ratings on a weekly session rating form (WSRF) and client outcome. Thirty-one parents who completed the course filled out pre and post outcome measures (namely the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) and a specially designed Client defined Problem and Goals form (CPG)), and a process measure during the course of the group. It was found that 45% of children in the community sample had behavioural problems in the borderline or clinical range, and significant reductions in these problem behaviours and gains towards parent-defined goals were observed following the course. Results also showed a number of correlations between high ratings on the WSRF and positive outcome as measured by the CPG and SDQ indicating a possible link between this process measure and outcomes. This highlights the importance of early community interventions in dealing with childhood behaviour problems and the possible utility of a process measure for identifying contributing factors to change.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1359-1045",
doi="10.1177/1359104510384338",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359104510384338"
}