Family oriented intervention for families of adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A feasibility study

Ingibjörg Margrét Baldursdóttir, Ásta Bjarney Pétursdóttir, Erla Kolbrún Svavarsdóttir*

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

Purpose: Based on eight research criteria, this study examines the feasibility of a 5-week Family Strength-Oriented Therapeutic Conversation (FAM-SOTC) for caregivers of adolescents diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); this intervention aims to improve outcomes of both caregivers and adolescents. Design and Methods: The FAM-SOTC intervention was implemented at an adolescent psychiatric outpatient unit with 10 caregivers of 10 adolescents diagnosed with ADHD. The feasibility criteria were addressed through survey responses, diary reports, and a one-group pre- and posttest quasi-experimental design. Findings: The assessment of eight feasibility criteria showed promising results for the further evaluation of the intervention. Practical Implications: This feasibility study has produced promising results, which represent a step toward a more extensive study, designed to evaluate a protocol that may offer educational and supportive programs for families of adolescents with ADHD, enhancing their self-management behavior. Further studies are warranted to test the FAM-SOTC intervention using a larger sample.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)75-86
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing
Volume36
Issue number2
Early online date21 Jan 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2023

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This research was funded by the National University Hospital of Iceland Fund for Young Researchers; the Icelandic Nurses Association; the Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit at the National University Hospital of Iceland; and the Ingibjörg R. Magnúsdóttir Research Fund at the Faculty of Nursing. The authors would like to thank all the families who participated in the study for their participation and thank Gudny Bergthora Tryggvadottir for assistance with the analysis of the data.

Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 Wiley Periodicals LLC.

Other keywords

  • ADHD
  • caregivers
  • feasibility study

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Family oriented intervention for families of adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A feasibility study'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this