MDLinx January 23, 2023
Vincent So, Alex Gipsman, MD

Key Takeaways

  • In a randomized clinical trial, internet-delivered parent-child interaction therapy (iPCIT) was associated with improvements in externalizing behaviors, positive parenting skills, and decreased use of harsh and inconsistent discipline.

  • iPCIT therapy has high rates of parental satisfaction post-intervention.

Why this study matters

Behavioral and externalizing concerns are common in children with developmental delay (DD) and are associated with caregiver stress and functional impairments. Interventions such as parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) have been shown to be effective in managing behavioral concerns, although this modality has accessibility limitations and relies on in-session coaching.

Study design

This study is the first randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of telehealth...

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