The Trajectory of Change for Children and Youth in Residential Treatment
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| Title: | The Trajectory of Change for Children and Youth in Residential Treatment |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Noftle, J. W., Cook, S., Leschied, A. |
| Source: | Child Psychiatry and Human Development. Feb 2011 42(1):65-77. |
| Availability: | Springer. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: service-ny@springer.com; Web site: http://www.springerlink.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2011 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Outcomes of Treatment, Severity (of Disability), Residential Care, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Children, Youth, Measures (Individuals), Therapy, Behavior Change, Mental Disorders |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10578-010-0200-7 |
| ISSN: | 0009-398X |
| Abstract: | This study examined the symptom response trajectories for 225 children and youth throughout a period of residential treatment. With the 10-item "Conners' Global Index" ("CGI") as the primary outcome measure, assessments were completed on a bi-weekly basis during the average 4 month stay within the youth's residential treatment. Clients demonstrated an ongoing reduction of symptoms, and the severity of baseline symptoms influenced the trajectory of the symptom reduction. In addition, symptom reduction was characterized as logarithmic, particularly when controlling for the baseline severity of symptoms. Implications of these findings for administrators, practitioners, and researchers of residential treatment are discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 32 |
| Entry Date: | 2011 |
| Accession Number: | EJ914719 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study examined the symptom response trajectories for 225 children and youth throughout a period of residential treatment. With the 10-item "Conners' Global Index" ("CGI") as the primary outcome measure, assessments were completed on a bi-weekly basis during the average 4 month stay within the youth's residential treatment. Clients demonstrated an ongoing reduction of symptoms, and the severity of baseline symptoms influenced the trajectory of the symptom reduction. In addition, symptom reduction was characterized as logarithmic, particularly when controlling for the baseline severity of symptoms. Implications of these findings for administrators, practitioners, and researchers of residential treatment are discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 0009-398X |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10578-010-0200-7 |
