In-Home Family Therapy: Indicators of Success

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Title: In-Home Family Therapy: Indicators of Success
Language: English
Authors: Yorgason, Jeremy B., McWey, Lenore M., Felts, Linda
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. Oct 2005 31(4):301-312.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2005
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Family Counseling, Therapy, Counseling Techniques, Individual Characteristics, Family Characteristics, Outcomes of Treatment, Counseling Effectiveness, Children, Adolescents, Social Support Groups, Caregivers, Self Destructive Behavior
DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2005.tb01572.x
ISSN: 0194-472X
Abstract: In this study, we explore how specific individual, family, and family-within-community characteristics, as well as aspects of in-home family therapy, relate to responses to treatment. The Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale scores and Global Assessment of Functioning scores were used as outcome measures. Results revealed significant differences between pre- and post-scores for clients receiving in-home family therapy services, providing an initial indicator of treatment success. In addition, primary family caregiver social support, role performance in school/work, and self-harmful behavior were indicative of successful outcomes. Clients with higher problem levels had the greatest rates of change, and clients receiving more hours of services fared better in therapy.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 26
Entry Date: 2009
Accession Number: EJ844664
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:In this study, we explore how specific individual, family, and family-within-community characteristics, as well as aspects of in-home family therapy, relate to responses to treatment. The Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale scores and Global Assessment of Functioning scores were used as outcome measures. Results revealed significant differences between pre- and post-scores for clients receiving in-home family therapy services, providing an initial indicator of treatment success. In addition, primary family caregiver social support, role performance in school/work, and self-harmful behavior were indicative of successful outcomes. Clients with higher problem levels had the greatest rates of change, and clients receiving more hours of services fared better in therapy.
ISSN:0194-472X
DOI:10.1111/j.1752-0606.2005.tb01572.x