Remotely Delivered Video Interaction Guidance for Families of Children With an Intellectual Disability Referred to Specialist Mental Health Services: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial
2024

Video Interaction Guidance for Families of Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Sample size: 50 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Tiffany Leung, Devlyn Glass, Charmaine Kohn, Lauren Turner, Zhixing Yang, Michael Absoud, Angela Casbard, Manuel Gomes, Gemma Grant, Angela Hassiotis, Eilis Kennedy, Sophie Levitt, Rachel McNamara, Elizabeth Randell, Vasiliki Totsika

Primary Institution: University College London

Hypothesis

Is remotely delivered Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) feasible and acceptable for parents of children with intellectual disabilities referred to specialist mental health services?

Conclusion

The study aims to evaluate the feasibility of delivering VIG as a remote intervention for parents of children with intellectual disabilities.

Supporting Evidence

  • Children with intellectual disabilities are at higher risk for mental health problems.
  • Remote interventions like VIG could alleviate pressures on mental health services.
  • Video feedback interventions have shown promise in improving parent-child interactions.

Takeaway

This study is testing if video calls can help parents of children with learning disabilities by showing them how to interact better with their kids.

Methodology

The study will involve 50 participants randomly assigned to either receive remote VIG or treatment as usual, with outcomes assessed through surveys and interviews.

Potential Biases

Potential biases may arise from self-reported data and the specific context of the study's implementation.

Limitations

The study's findings may not be generalizable beyond the specific population of families with children with intellectual disabilities.

Participant Demographics

Parents of children aged 6-12 years with intellectual disabilities referred to specialist mental health services.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.2196/54619

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