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Randomized Study of PMTO in Foster Care: Six-Month Parent Outcomes
Akin, Becci A. Lang, Kyle McDonald, Thomas P. Yan, Yueqi Little, Todd
Akin, Becci A.
Lang, Kyle
McDonald, Thomas P.
Yan, Yueqi
Little, Todd
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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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2017-04-19
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SAGE Publications
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Parent training intervention, Evidence-based intervention, Randomized trial, Foster care, Social–emotional well-being
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Akin, B. A., Lang, K., McDonald, T. P., Yan, Y., & Little, T. (2018). Randomized Study of PMTO in Foster Care:Six-Month Parent Outcomes. Research on Social Work Practice, 28(7), 810-826. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731517703746