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  • The study evaluated a multiple family group (MFG) intervention for youth aged 7-11 with disruptive behavior disorders (DBDs), comparing its effectiveness against standard services for families from low-income backgrounds.
  • The research involved several assessments over six months to track improvements in child behavior, social skills, and family relationships, using data from parent-reported measures.
  • Results indicated that families participating in the MFG showed meaningful improvements in child behavior and overall functioning compared to those receiving standard care, suggesting that MFG could offer lasting benefits for these youth in community settings.

Article Abstract

This paper reports on the 6-month follow-up outcomes of an effectiveness study testing a multiple family group (MFG) intervention for clinic-referred youth (aged 7-11) with disruptive behavior disorders (DBDs) and their families in socioeconomically disadvantaged families compared to services-as-usual (SAU) using a block comparison design. The settings were urban community-based outpatient mental health agencies. Clinic-based providers and family partner advocates facilitated the MFG intervention. Parent-report measures targeting child behavior, social skills, and impairment across functional domains (i.e., relationships with peers, parents, siblings, and academic progress) were assessed across four timepoints (baseline, mid-test, post-test, and 6-month follow-up) using mixed effects regression modeling. Compared to SAU participants, MFG participants reported significant improvement at 6-month follow-up in child behavior, impact of behavior on relationship with peers, and overall impairment/need for services. Findings indicate that MFG may provide longer-term benefits for youth with DBDs and their families in community-based settings. Implications within the context of a transforming healthcare system are discussed.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4548961PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10826-014-0074-6DOI Listing

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