Meta-meta-analysis on the effectiveness of parent-based interventions for the treatment of child externalizing behavior problems.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study is to perform the first meta-meta-analysis on the effectiveness of parent-based interventions for children with externalizing behavior problems. Even though parent-based interventions are considered as effective treatments the effects reported in meta-analyses are heterogeneous and the implementation in clinical practice is suboptimal. Recapitulative valid effect predictions are required to close the still existing gap between research findings and clinical practice. The meta-meta-analytic results on changes in child behavior shall result in a clear signal for clinical practice.

Methods

This meta-meta-analysis encompasses 26 meta-analyses identified via search in electronic databases (PsycINFO, Medline, PubMed). Meta-analyses had to report eff

SUBMITTER: Mingebach T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6157840 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature