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ArticleChild and adolescent psychiatry and mental health2022

Single session therapy in pediatric healthcare: the value of adopting a strengths-based approach for families living with neurological disorders.

Janice Mulligan, Heather Olivieri, Katarina Young, Jia Lin, Samantha J Anthony

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Article in Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Janice MulliganDivision of Neurology, Gary Hurvitz Centre for Brain and Mental Health, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada. janice.mulligan@boomeranghealth.com.
Heather OlivieriDivision of Neurology, Gary Hurvitz Centre for Brain and Mental Health, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2696-0910
Katarina YoungChild Health Evaluative Sciences, Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning, The Hospital for Sick Children, 686 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 0A4, Canada.
Jia LinChild Health Evaluative Sciences, Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning, The Hospital for Sick Children, 686 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 0A4, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8691-3358
Samantha J AnthonyDepartment of Social Work, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1800-2333

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Abstract

backgroundPediatric patients with neurological disorders often require lifelong management of symptoms and behaviours that can result in enduring emotional burden, stress and impacted health-related quality of life. Single session therapy (SST) draws upon patients' existing skills and knowledge and has emerged as a therapeutic approach to address pediatric patient and family needs in a timely manner. This study aimed to assess the clinical effectiveness of SST for pediatric patients with neurological disorders and their families, considering self-efficacy, distress, anxiety, therapeutic alliance and client satisfaction, as well as perceptions of whether SST met their pressing needs.

methodsA convergent parallel mixed-methods design included quantitative data collection via five standardized questionnaires across three time points and qualitative data collection through semi-structured interviews. Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed independently and then integrated.

resultsThe study comprised of 135 participants, including patients, parents and siblings across diverse neurological conditions. Scores of self-efficacy and anxiety in children, and distress and anxiety in adults, improved significantly after the SST. Notably, changes in anxiety in adults remained significant five to seven weeks after the SST. Seventeen participants participated in 12 semi-structured interviews. Participants described that SST (1) was a missing piece in ongoing clinical care, (2) illuminated existing strengths and resilience, and (3) effected a lasting impact beyond the single session.

conclusionsSST may be a promising initial, strengths-based treatment to support the short-term and potentially long-term needs of pediatric patients with neurological disorders and their families by emphasizing existing strengths, supporting therapeutic alliance and cultivating hope.

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Brief therapyNarrative therapyNeurologySingle session therapySocial work

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