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Mersky, J.P., Topitzes, J., Grant-Savela, S., Brondino, M., McNeil, C. (2014). Adapting parent-child interaction therapy to foster care: Outcomes from a randomized trial. Research on Social Work Practice<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Objective
<\/strong>This study presents outcomes from a randomized trial of a novel Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) model for foster families. Differential effects of two intervention doses on child externalizing and internalizing symptoms are examined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method
<\/strong>A sample of 102 foster children was assigned to one of three conditions\u2014brief PCIT, extended PCIT, or wait-list control. The brief and extended groups received 2 days of PCIT training and 8 weeks of telephone consultation. The extended PCIT group received an additional booster training plus 6 more weeks of consultation. Wait-list controls received services as usual. Tests of change over time were estimated using mixed-model repeated measures analysis of covariance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Results
<\/strong>Compared to controls, children in both PCIT groups exhibited a greater reduction in externalizing and internalizing scores over time. Pairwise contrasts of the two PCIT conditions yielded mixed results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion
<\/strong>Results indicate that PCIT can be tailored efficaciously for foster families using alternative treatment modalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mersky, J.P., Topitzes, J., Grant-Savela, S., Brondino, M., McNeil, C. (2014). This study presents outcomes from a randomized trial of a novel Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) model for foster families. 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