Randomized study of PMTO in foster care: Six-month parent outcomes
Akin,Becci A. Lang,K.M. McDonald,Thomas P. Yan,Yueqi Little,Todd
Akin,Becci A.
Lang,K.M.
McDonald,Thomas P.
Yan,Yueqi
Little,Todd
Abstract
Objective: This study examined the effects of Parent Management Training, Oregon (PMTO) model on parenting effectiveness and caregiver functioning. Method: Children in foster care with emotional and behavioral problems were randomized to PMTO (n = 461) or services as usual (n = 457) in a nonblinded study design. Using an intent-to-treat approach, analysis of covariance models tested the intervention's overall effect and time interactions for parenting and caregiver functioning. Additional analyses were conducted to identify significant predictors of outcomes. Results: PMTO did not significantly affect parenting practices; however, positive effects were observed on caregiver functioning in mental health (odds ratio [OR] = 2.01), substance use (OR = 1.67), social supports (OR = 2.37), and readiness for reunification (OR = 1.64). While no time interactions were detected, several child, parent, and case characteristics were associated with improvements in 6-month outcomes. Conclusion: This study extends evidence on PMTO to biological families of children in foster care, including those with older youth.
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2018
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Research Projects
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parent training intervention, evidence-based intervention, randomized trial, foster care, social-emotional well-being, EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTION, MENTAL-HEALTH-SERVICES, CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY, BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS, FORMATIVE EVALUATION, TRAINING-PROGRAMS, CONDUCT PROBLEMS, INCREDIBLE YEARS, CONTROLLED-TRIAL, PLACEMENT
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Akin, B A, Lang, K M, McDonald, T P, Yan, Y & Little, T 2018, 'Randomized study of PMTO in foster care : Six-month parent outcomes', Research on Social Work Practice, vol. 28, no. 7, pp. 810-826. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731517703746