Parent Training Strategies to Boost Engagement in Early Intervention
Management of behavior problems in an inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric unit is largely the responsibility of nurses, yet few evidence-based programs exist that prepare nurses for this role. A pilot study examined the effects of a 3-day standardized parent/teacher training program adapted for inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric unit nurses. Findings indicated that the standardized parent/teacher training program resulted in significant increases in self-reported use of child praise/incentives and working with parents, with accompanying desired changes in observed nurse behaviors during nurse-child play sessions. Participants rated the program positively and highlighted gains of greater empathy and fewer judgments of parents. Findings support evidence-based training programs for nursing staff and suggest further research.
Year: 2008
Bibliography: Tucker, S., PhD, RN, CNS, Derscheid, D., CNS, RN, Odegarden, S., MS, RN, Olson, M., PhD, RN. 2008. Journal for Nurses in Staff Development. Copyright @ 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
