The purpose of this study is to pilot test for feasibility and initial promise an implementation strategy resource package that aims to support caregivers in using behavioral interventions for children with hyperactive, inattentive, or impulsive behaviors, when provided as an adjunct to a resource package for teachers. Participating children will be randomized at the classroom level to one of two conditions: a) their teacher and caregiver receive the resource package, or b) only their teacher receive the resource package. The research team will examine teacher and caregiver implementation outcomes and mental health outcomes for enrolled children.
Evidence-based interventions for children with or at-risk for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) include antecedent- and consequence- based behavioral interventions in both the classroom and home settings as well as effective home-school communication approaches. Schools are a promising setting in which to provide early intervention for mental health challenges and to increase access to mental health care. Furthermore, stronger integration between home- and school- based interventions has the potential to meaningfully improve child outcomes. However, there are substantial implementation challenges to caregivers' use of these evidence-based interventions. The purpose of this study is to pilot test for feasibility and initial promise an implementation strategy resource package that aims to support caregivers in using behavioral interventions for children with hyperactive, inattentive, or impulsive behaviors, when provided as an adjunct to a resource package for teachers. Participating children will be randomized at the classroom level to one of two conditions: a) both teacher and caregiver receive the resource package, or b) only the teacher receive the resource package. The research team will examine teacher and caregiver implementation outcomes and mental health outcomes for enrolled children.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
100
The Positive Behavior Management Toolkit for Caregivers, or the implementation strategy resource package for caregivers, is a set of resources provided that aims to support their use of evidence-based behavior management practices and home-school communication strategies.
The Positive Behavior Management Toolkit for Teachers, or the implementation strategy resource package for teachers, is a set of resources provided that aims to support their use of evidence-based behavior management practices and home-school communication strategies.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Feasibility of Intervention Measure - Caregiver Report
Caregiver-reported total score on the Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM), which consists of 4 items on a 5-point Likert scale (from 1 = Completely Disagree to 5 = Completely Agree). The total score is the average of the 4 item scores (possible range: 1 through 5, where 5 is the best possible outcome).
Time frame: Endpoint (i.e., at least 8 weeks from resource package receipt)
Feasibility of Intervention Measure - Teacher Report
Teacher-reported total score on the Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM), which consists of 4 items on a 5-point Likert scale (from 1 = Completely Disagree to 5 = Completely Agree). The total score is the average of the 4 item scores (possible range: 1 through 5, where 5 is the best possible outcome).
Time frame: Endpoint (i.e., at least 8 weeks from resource package receipt)
Acceptability of Intervention Measure - Caregiver Report
Caregiver-reported total score on the Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM), which consists of 4 items on a 5-point Likert scale (from 1 = Completely Disagree to 5 = Completely Agree). The total score is the average of the 4 item scores (possible range: 1 through 5, where 5 is the best possible outcome).
Time frame: Endpoint (i.e., at least 8 weeks from resource package receipt)
Acceptability of Intervention Measure - Teacher Report
Teacher-reported total score on the Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM), which consists of 4 items on a 5-point Likert scale (from 1 = Completely Disagree to 5 = Completely Agree). The total score is the average of the 4 item scores (possible range: 1 through 5, where 5 is the best possible outcome).
Time frame: Endpoint (i.e., at least 8 weeks from resource package receipt)
Intervention Appropriateness Measure - Caregiver Report
Caregiver-reported total score on the Intervention Appropriateness Measure (IAM), which consists of 4 items on a 5-point Likert scale (from 1 = Completely Disagree to 5 = Completely Agree). The total score is the average of the 4 item scores (possible range: 1 through 5, where 5 is the best possible outcome).
Time frame: Endpoint (i.e., at least 8 weeks from resource package receipt)
Intervention Appropriateness Measure - Teacher Report
Teacher-reported total score on the Intervention Appropriateness Measure (IAM), which consists of 4 items on a 5-point Likert scale (from 1 = Completely Disagree to 5 = Completely Agree). The total score is the average of the 4 item scores (possible range: 1 through 5, where 5 is the best possible outcome).
Time frame: Endpoint (i.e., at least 8 weeks from resource package receipt)
Change in teacher-report child performance
Teacher-reported performance items on the National Institute for Children's Health Quality Vanderbilt Scale - Teacher Version; These 8 items are rated on a 5-point scale (from 1 = Excellent to 5 = Problematic). The total score is the average of the 8 item scores (possible range 1 through 5, where 1 is the best possible outcome).
Time frame: Baseline, endpoint (i.e., at least 8 weeks from resource package receipt)
Change in caregiver-report child performance
Caregiver-reported performance items on the National Institute for Children's Health Quality Vanderbilt Scale - Parent Version; These 7 items are rated on a 5-point scale (from 1 = Excellent to 5 = Problematic). The total score is the average of the 7 item scores (possible range 1 through 5, where 1 is the best possible outcome).
Time frame: Baseline, endpoint (i.e., at least 8 weeks from resource package receipt)
Change in teacher-reported parent-teacher relationship
Teacher-reported items on a 5-item subscale from the Parent-Teacher Involvement Questionnaire. These 5 items are rated on a 5-point scale (from 0 to 4). The total score is the average of the 5 item scores (possible range 0 to 4, where 4 is the best possible outcome).
Time frame: Baseline, endpoint (i.e., at least 8 weeks from resource package receipt)
Change in caregiver-reported parent-teacher relationship
Caregiver-reported items on a 6-item subscale from the Parent-Teacher Involvement Questionnaire. These 6 items are rated on a 5-point scale (from 0 = "not at all" to 4 = "a great dael"). The total score is the average of the 6 item scores (possible range 0 to 4, where 4 is the best possible outcome).
Time frame: Baseline, endpoint (i.e., at least 8 weeks from resource package receipt)
Change in academic productivity
Teacher-reported Academic Productivity subscale score of the Academic Performance Rating Scale (APRS). The Academic Productivity subscale includes 12 items, each rated on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 to 5. Four items are reverse scored, and the total score is computed as the average of the 12 items (possible range: 1 through 5, where 5 is the best possible outcome).
Time frame: Baseline, endpoint (i.e., at least 8 weeks from resource package receipt)
Change in Caregiver-reported ADHD symptoms
Caregiver-reported inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms scores on the National Institute for Children's Health Quality Vanderbilt Scale - Parent Version, which consists of 18 items, rated on 4-point scales (from 0 = Never to 3 = Very Often). The total score is calculated as the average of the of the 18 item scores (possible range 0 through 3, where 0 is the best possible outcome).
Time frame: Baseline, endpoint (i.e., at least 8 weeks from resource package receipt)
Change in Teacher-reported ADHD symptoms
Teacher-reported inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms scores on the National Institute for Children's Health Quality Vanderbilt Scale - Teacher Version, which consists of 18 items, rated on 4-point scales (from 0 = Never to 3 = Very Often). The total score is calculated as the average of the of the 18 item scores (possible range 0 through 3, where 0 is the best possible outcome).
Time frame: Baseline, endpoint (i.e., at least 8 weeks from resource package receipt)
Change in Student-Teacher Relationship
Teacher-reported total score on the Student-Teacher Relationship Scale - Short form, which consists of 15 items, rated on a 5-point scale (from 1 = Definitely does not apply to 5 = Definitely applies). Eight items are reverse scored and then the total score is computed as the average of the 15 item scores (possible range: 1 through 5, where 5 is the best possible outcome).
Time frame: Baseline, endpoint (i.e., at least 8 weeks from resource package receipt)
Change in academic success
Teacher-reported Academic Success subscale score of the Academic Performance rating Scale (APRS). The Academic Success subscale includes 7 items, each rated on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 to 5. One item is reverse scored, and the total score is computed as the average of the 7 items (possible range: 1 through 5, where 5 is the best possible outcome).
Time frame: Baseline, endpoint (i.e., at least 8 weeks from resource package receipt)
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