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- Title
Systematic Review of Evidence and Treatment Approaches: Psychosocial and Mental Health Care for Children in War.
- Authors
Jordans, Mark J.D.; Tol, Wietse A.; Komproe, Ivan H.; De Jong, Joop V.T.M.
- Abstract
Background: There is a growing body of literature on interventions addressing psychosocial wellbeing and mental health of children affected by violence in low- and middle-income countries. Methods: This systematic review of PubMed, PsychINFO, and PILOTS identified 500 publications (1991–2008) on interventions. Results: Sixty-six publications (12 treatment outcome studies and 54 intervention descriptions, covering a range of treatment modalities) met inclusion criteria. Most interventions are evaluated positively, while some studies lack evidence for efficacy and effectiveness. Conclusion: Scarcity of rigorous studies, diversity of interventions, and mixed results of evaluations demonstrate a need to identify evidence-based interventions. The literature presents consensus on a number of treatment-related issues, yet the application remains limited across interventions.
- Subjects
CHILD psychology; MENTAL health; MENTAL health services for teenagers; MENTAL health services; CHILD care; WAR; PSYCHOLOGY; PSYCHOLOGY -- Social aspects; VIOLENCE
- Publication
Child & Adolescent Mental Health, 2009, Vol 14, Issue 1, p2
- ISSN
1475-357X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1475-3588.2008.00515.x