Research article summary (published 29 Nov 2002):

Review of the evidence base for treatment of childhood psychopathology: externalizing disorders.

Full Abstract

This article reviews controlled research on treatments for childhood externalizing behavior disorders. The review is organized around 2 subsets of such disorders: disruptive behavior disorders (i.e., conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The review was based on a literature review of nonresidential treatments for youths ages 6-12. The pool of studies for this age group was limited, but results suggest positive outcomes for a variety of interventions (particularly parent training and community-based interventions for disruptive behavior disorders and medication for ADHD). The review also highlights the need for additional research examining effectiveness of treatments for this age range and strategies to enhance the implementation of effective practices.

Author information

Author/s: Farmer, Elizabeth M Z (EM); Compton, Scott N (SN); Bums, Barbara J (BJ); Robertson, Elizabeth (E);

Affiliation: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina 27710-3454, USA. bfarmer(-atsign-)psych.mc.duke.edu

Grants: 263-MJ-919512 (Agency:PHS HHS)

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; Review

Journal: Journal of consulting and clinical psychology (J Consult Clin Psychol), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Dec; vol 70 (issue 6) : pp 1267-302

Dates: Created 2002/12/10; Completed 2003/02/10; Revised 2009/11/11;

PMID: 12472301, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/11/2009, IMS Date: )

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Comments and Corrections

CommentIn: Evid Based Ment Health. 2003 Aug;6(3):81. (PMID: 12893792)

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Adolescent Antisocial Personality Disorder - diagnosis; psychology; therapy Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - diagnosis; psychology; therapy Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders - diagnosis; psychology; therapy Child

Humans Internal-External Control Risk Factors Substance-Related Disorders - prevention & control Treatment Outcome

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