Interested in following our research? Join our Lunch & Learn<\/a> mailing list!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> This is a single-site, two-arm, single-blinded randomized clinical trial designed to assess 1) the efficacy of I-InTERACT-North in improving positive parenting skills and child behaviour in families of children with congenital heart disease (CHD), and 2) the feasibility and acceptability of the program.<\/p>\n Families can participate in this study if they:<\/p>\n For more information, please email: neuro.outcomes@sickkids.ca<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> This study will evaluate the implementation of a stepped-care virtual parenting program (I-InTERACT-North) while observing and gathering information on the impact of the intervention (e.g., child behaviour and family well-being) for families of children with neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, preterm birth, epilepsy) or neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, ASD). We will gradually expand I-InTERACT-North eligibility to various clinics at The Hospital for Sick Children based on needs and previous research.<\/p>\n Families can participate in this study if they:<\/p>\n For more information, please email: neuro.outcomes@sickkids.ca<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> This study evaluated a stepped-care model of an evidenced-based virtual mental health parent intervention (I-InTERACT-North; PI: Williams) with a strong record of success in virtual service delivery predating COVID-19. Stepped care models offer effective treatment and tailor treatment intensity and level of therapist involvement to families\u2019 needs. For this study, I-InTERACT-North partnered with the Province of Ontario Neurodevelopmental Disorders (POND) Network (Co-PI: Anagnostou), a large, well-characterized diverse cohort of children and youth across Ontario with neurodevelopmental conditions.<\/p>\n We found that positive parenting skills increased among parents who completed the abbreviated or full version of I-InTERACT-North. Child behaviour concerns decreased among families who completed the full program. Parents also reported high acceptability of the program, describing it as accessible, easy to understand, and effective. Read the full publication by Dr. Angela Deotto and colleagues here: https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093%2Fjpepsy%2Fjsad032<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> We are currently completing a pre-post pilot feasibility trial of the 7-session I-InTERACT parenting program at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) among families following medical illness\/brain injury and most recently were awarded COVID-19 specific funding to extend the study to include other families in Neurology, Psychology and Psychiatry at SickKids and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation hospital.<\/p>\n<\/div>Current Studies<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Stepped-Care Online Parent Support following Congenital Heart Disease: A Randomized Control Trial<\/h3>\n
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Examining a virtual mental health stepped care approach to addressing needs of at-risk children and families<\/h3>\n
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Past Studies<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Stepping up to COVID-19: Examining a virtual mental health stepped care approach to addressing needs of at-risk children and families<\/h3>\n
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