Parenting, infant, child and adolescent mental health Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
A parallel-group, non-matched samples, randomised controlled trial (RCT) of a Solihull Approach parenting programme where participants are allocated to the intervention group or to the wait list contr
exploring feelings
what is being communicated through behaviour
temper tantrums and what might be meant by them
sleep patterns, and behavioural difficulties, see www.solihullapproachparenting.com for session titles.
Groups were advertised through universally accessible services for families and
Sponsors
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (formerly Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Caring responsibility for child(ren) aged 0-18 years 2. Parents/carers who have expressed an interest in improving their understanding of their child’s behaviour by attending a Solihull Approach parenting group
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Attendance of fewer than 7 out of 10 group sessions, with sessions missed occurring on consecutive weeks
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The relationship between parent and child, measured using the Child-Parent Relationship Scale – Short Form (CPRS) (Pianta, 1992). Two subscales of the SDQ were also of specific interest (‘prosocial behaviour’ and ‘conduct problems’) as these have previously been found to be associated with the quality of the relationship (Alexandris et al., 2013). Measured at two timepoints, pre and post intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured at two timepoints, pre and post intervention: 1. Childrens’ behaviour, measured using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) (Goodman, 1997) 2. Parental emotional health and well-being, measured using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale – Short Version (DASS-21) (Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995) | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed