Effects of Telepsychiatric Parent Training on Caregivers of Children With ADHD (TPT-ADHD)

Summary

This study was conducted to examine the effects of a telepsychiatric parent training program implemented for primary caregivers of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

The study employed a quasi-experimental pre-test, post-test, and re-test control group design. It was conducted from March to June 2022 via videoconferencing with primary caregivers of children aged 7-12 years diagnosed with ADHD, registered at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Outpatient Clinic of Dokuz Eylül University Hospital. Caregivers in the experimental group completed Turkey's first "Telepsychiatric Parent Training" program, featuring nine 60-minute videoconference sessions. Data were collected using the "Descriptive Information Form," "Zarid Burden Interview (ZBI-22)," "Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14)," and "Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)." Data were collected before the program, after the program, and at the 2-month follow-up. The program was also implemented with caregivers in the control group after the research process was completed. Data from the experimental and control groups were analyzed using two-way mixed ANOVA. To determine the effect of the intervention, post-hoc power (β) analysis was conducted using the G\*Power 3.1.9.7 program, and the level of statistical significance was set at 0.05. Study hypotheses are:

H1: There is a difference in the average scores of the Caregiving Burden Scale (CBS) for primary caregivers of children with ADHD based on time, group, and the group\*time interaction after the application of a parent training program.

H2: There is a difference in the average scores of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14) for primary caregivers of children with ADHD based on time, group, and the group\*time interaction after the application of a parent training program.

H3: There is a difference in the average scores of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) for primary caregivers of children with ADHD based on time, group, and the group\*time interaction after the application of a parent training program.

All caregivers (100%) successfully completed the program. Caregivers showed significant improvements in caregiving burden, stress levels , and difficulties.

Conditions

• Telepsychotherapy
• Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity (ADHD)
• Children
• Caregiver
• Psychosocial Intervention

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Telepsychiatric Parent Training Program

This study involves a telepsychiatric parent training program for caregivers of children with ADHD. The program includes 9 sessions, each addressing specific topics related to managing ADHD-related behaviors and enhancing parenting strategies. Sessions are primarily delivered through a telepsychiatric platform, such as video conferencing (e.g., Zoom), with additional support provided through text-based communication via platforms like WhatsApp, and, when necessary, follow-up phone calls. The content covers behavior management techniques, stress coping strategies, and skills for managing emotional and behavioral issues in children with ADHD. This intervention is designed to provide accessible, flexible support to caregivers, enhancing their ability to manage their child's condition.

OTHER

Routine Treatment

Routine treatment and services (no intervention, participants continue with their usual care)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Uşak University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Zumra ULKER DORTTEPE, Dr. · Dokuz Eylul University

Study Design

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

TRIPLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2021-09-01

Primary Completion

2022-06-30

Completion

2022-07-31

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations