Parents’ perspectives on guided parent-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for childhood anxiety disorders: a qualitative study

Allard, C., Thirlwall, K., Cooper, P., Brown, A., O’Brien, D. and Creswell, C. (2021) Parents’ perspectives on guided parent-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for childhood anxiety disorders: a qualitative study. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. ISSN 1063-4266 doi: 10.1177/10634266211028199

Abstract/Summary

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for child anxiety disorders. Low-intensity forms of CBT, such as guided parent-delivered CBT (GPD-CBT), have been developed to increase access; however, it is unclear why some children benefit from this treatment and others do not. This qualitative study aimed to increase understanding of parents’ experiences of GPD-CBT and what facilitates and creates barriers to good outcomes. The sample was derived from a sample of families who took part in long-term follow-up assessments (reported in). Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Two themes, containing five subthemes were developed from the data. Theme 1 described factors influencing the experience of GPD-CBT. Theme 2 described perceived outcomes in the child and wider changes within the family. The identification of facilitators and barriers to the success of GPD-CBT could inform and improve future treatment delivery.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-pure-test.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/99238
Identification Number/DOI	10.1177/10634266211028199
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Interdisciplinary centres and themes > Charlie Waller Institute
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