Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Traumatic Brain Injury
Conditions
Keywords
tbi, intervention, depression, anxiety
Brief summary
The primary aims of this project are to examine the feasibility and relative efficacy of two models of on-line intervention for families of children with traumatic brain injury: one, a model emphasizing cognitive appraisals and problem solving skills; the other, emphasizing linking families to resources and providing professionally-moderated peer support.
Detailed description
The feasibility of the two interventions will be evaluated by examining family utilization of on-line materials and satisfaction with receiving services this way. Previous studies suggest the longer-term effects of TBI often create significant stress for both child and family and the need for psychological services.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALCase management and problem solving therapy
Sponsors
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
University of Pittsburgh
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
FACTORIAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Child between 5 and 17 years old who experienced a TBI in the past 12 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Previous investigations using problem solving therapy have documented large effect sizes on measures of problem solving and depression. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Similarly, the single previous controlled intervention following pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) demonstrated a large effect on self-report measures of depression and anxiety. | — |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed