Researchers examined two care management systems for a group of 6- to 12-year-old children. All 156 children were provided with care management and decision support. One group also received guidance from care managers who worked directly with the children’s parents. The care managers helped provide parents with strategies to engage in their child’s treatment, address their own personal mental health issues and manage their child’s behaviors.
Researchers found children with ADHD who received enhanced treatment with parental support improved in hyperactivity/impulsivity, oppositionality and social skills.
The study suggests parental engagement helps improve the outcomes of collaborative care.
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