Effect on behavior problems of teen online problem-solving for adolescent traumatic brain injury.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To report the results of a randomized clinical trial of teen online problem-solving (TOPS) meant to improve behavioral outcomes of adolescents with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Methods

A randomized clinical trial was conducted to compare the efficacy of TOPS with access to Internet resources in teenagers with TBI in improving parent and self-reported behavior problems and parent-teen conflicts. Participants included 41 adolescents aged 11 to 18 years (range: 11.47-17.90 years) who had sustained a moderate-to-severe TBI between 3 and 19 months earlier. Teens in the TOPS group received 10 to 14 online sessions that provided training in problem-solving, communication skills, and self-regulation. Outcomes were assessed before treatment and at a follow-up assessment an a

SUBMITTER: Wade SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3387908 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature