Braiding Two Evidence-based Programs for Families at-risk: Results of a Cluster Randomized Trial.

ABSTRACT: Child maltreatment is a significant public health problem best addressed through evidence-based parent-support programs. There is a wide range of programs with different strengths offering a variety of options for families. Choosing one single evidence-based program often limits the range of services available to meet the unique needs of families. This paper presents findings from a study to examine the systematic braiding of two evidence-based programs, Parents as Teachers and SafeCare at Home (PATSCH), with the goal to provide a more robust intervention for higher risk families. A cluster randomized effectiveness trial was conducted to examine if PATSCH improved parenting behaviors known to decrease the risk for child maltreatment compared to Parents as Teachers (PAT) Alone. Parents (N=

SUBMITTER: Guastaferro K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5847301 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature