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ERIC Number: EJ1336621
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-May
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-1362-3613
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Acceptability and Feasibility of the World Health Organization's Caregiver Skills Training Implemented in the Italian National Health System
Salomone, Erica; Ferrante, Camilla; Salandin, Arianna; Ferrara, Federica; Torchio, Elisabetta; Foletti, Giulia; Ghersi, Sabrina; Pacione, Laura; Servili, Chiara
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, v26 n4 p859-874 May 2022
The Caregiver Skills Training programme is an evidence-informed group intervention developed by the World Health Organization to counter the treatment gap for neurodevelopmental disorders in children. We examined feasibility and acceptability of Caregiver Skills Training in public child neuropsychiatry services in Italy. Following a formative adaptation process and a pre-pilot implementation, the programme was piloted in six centres. Caregivers of children (2-5 years) with autism spectrum disorder were randomised to either Caregiver Skills Training (n = 43) or treatment as usual (n = 43). Professionals' and caregivers' experiences in the treatment arm were examined with focus groups and questionnaires. The programme was largely considered acceptable, relevant and feasible. Specific implementation challenges and suggestions for optimising the package are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Italy
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