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01-04-2007 | Original Paper

Treatment Engagement with Caregivers of At-risk Children: Gaps in Research and Conceptualization

Auteur: Marlys Staudt

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 2/2007

Abstract

The high rates of dropping out and other engagement problems are significant concerns in the delivery of mental health and adjunct services to the families of at-risk children. Consequently, researchers have examined the correlates of attrition and have developed interventions to increase engagement and retention. However, the lack of a clear definition of engagement and gaps in theory about the relationship of engagement to other treatment processes hinder knowledge development. In this paper the behavioral and attitudinal aspects of engagement are disentangled. Current knowledge about treatment barriers and interventions to increase appointment keeping is summarized. A preliminary conceptualization of the engagement process is presented and research needs and practice implications are discussed.

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Titel: Treatment Engagement with Caregivers of At-risk Children: Gaps in Research and Conceptualization
Auteur: Marlys Staudt
Publicatiedatum: 01-04-2007
Uitgeverij: Kluwer Academic Publishers-Plenum Publishers
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 2/2007
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-006-9077-2

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