INTRODUCTION: Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in children. Many communities have shortages of mental health providers, and the majority of children with anxiety are not receiving the evidence-based treatment they need. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the feasibility and effects of a brief seven-session cognitive behavioral skills-building intervention, Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment (COPE), which was delivered to anxious children by a pediatric nurse practitioner in a primary care setting. METHODS: A pre-experimental, one-group, pretest and post-test design was used. RESULTS: Children who participated had a significant decrease in anxiety symptoms (13.88 points, SD = 17.96, 95% confidence interval [CI] = -1.13-28.89), as well as an increase in knowledge of cognitive-behavioral coping skills (M = 11.38, CI = 5.99-8.26, p = .00) and improved functioning (at school and at home). Evaluations by parents and children were positive. DISCUSSION: COPE is a promising evidence-based intervention for children with anxiety with feasible delivery by pediatric nurse practitioners in primary care. Published by Elsevier Inc.
INTRODUCTION:Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in children. Many communities have shortages of mental health providers, and the majority of children with anxiety are not receiving the evidence-based treatment they need. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the feasibility and effects of a brief seven-session cognitive behavioral skills-building intervention, Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment (COPE), which was delivered to anxious children by a pediatric nurse practitioner in a primary care setting. METHODS: A pre-experimental, one-group, pretest and post-test design was used. RESULTS:Children who participated had a significant decrease in anxiety symptoms (13.88 points, SD = 17.96, 95% confidence interval [CI] = -1.13-28.89), as well as an increase in knowledge of cognitive-behavioral coping skills (M = 11.38, CI = 5.99-8.26, p = .00) and improved functioning (at school and at home). Evaluations by parents and children were positive. DISCUSSION: COPE is a promising evidence-based intervention for children with anxiety with feasible delivery by pediatric nurse practitioners in primary care. Published by Elsevier Inc.
Authors: Rheanna E Platt; Andrea E Spencer; Matthew D Burkey; Carol Vidal; Sarah Polk; Amie F Bettencourt; Sonal Jain; Julia Stratton; Lawrence S Wissow Journal: Int Rev Psychiatry Date: 2019-03-26
Authors: Jessie J M Bennenbroek; Annouk Y S Bruggeman; Lukas B M Koet; Evelien I T de Schepper; Arthur M Bohnen; Patrick J E Bindels; Heike Gerger Journal: BMC Prim Care Date: 2022-09-12