Evidence for the Efficacy and Effectiveness of Systemic Family Therapy

Carr, Alan

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“…Systemic family psychotherapy (SFP) creates a framework in which both children and their parents have the opportunity to express their thoughts and emotions, which in time brings them closer and helps them understand and support each other [37]. The causes of negative emotions cannot always be attributed to strained family relationships, but their processing can influence the way these are managed [37]. In our study, this type of therapy (SFP) proved superior to individual intervention and the control group, and it could be a starting point for the medical system in Romania to evaluate and provide the most effective type of psychological intervention.…”

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The Role of Systemic Family Psychotherapy in Glycemic Control for Children with Type 1 Diabetes

Salcudean,

Lica

2024

Children

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(1) Background: Family factors play an important role in the management of diabetes, establishing a relationship between conflicts and non-adherence to therapy. High values of HbA1c are involved in specific complications of the disease (retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, ketoacidosis). This study aimed to determine the role of systemic family psychotherapeutic interventions in increasing the quality of parent–child/adolescent relationships and in optimizing the child’s glycemic control. (2) Methods: In this prospective observational study, 64 parents of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes were evaluated regarding their relationship with their children, using the Child–Parent Relationship Scale-Short Form (CPRS-short form). The children were divided into three groups: one participated for 6 months in systemic family psychotherapy with children and their parents (FT), the second group participated in individual psychotherapy (IT), and the control group (CG) received no intervention. HbA1c values were recorded before and after the interventions. (3) Results: HbA1c means decreased significantly after the family psychotherapy program. The scores on closeness in the family therapy group increased significantly, and the scores on conflict decreased significantly after the intervention, compared with IT and CG. (4) Conclusions: Systemic family psychotherapy produces better results in disease management and in strengthening parent–child relationships.

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The Role of Systemic Family Psychotherapy in Glycemic Control for Children with Type 1 Diabetes

Salcudean,

Lica

2024

Children

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“…Despite the potential applicability of family-systems interventions for families of people with an ID or who are autistic, they are an under-researched population in family-systems intervention research (Carr 2020). For example, a Cochrane review of randomised controlled trials of the effectiveness of family therapy for autistic people and their families identified no eligible studies (Spain et al 2017).…”

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“…There are two main reasons why family-systems interventions may have some utility for families of people with an ID or who are autistic. First, there is evidence for the effectiveness of family-systems interventions for a wide range of clinical needs (Carr 2020), suggesting that they may also be beneficial for these populations. Second, concepts from family-systems interventions have clear applications to families of people with an ID or who are autistic (Cridland et al 2014).…”

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Family‐systems interventions for families of people with an intellectual disability or who are autistic: a systematic review

Sutherland

Flynn

Kurzeja

et al. 2023

J intellect Disabil Res

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BackgroundFamily‐systems interventions have been proposed as one way of supporting families of people with an intellectual disability (ID) or who are autistic. This systematic review aimed to summarise what family‐systems interventions have been studied with this population, what evidence there is for their effectiveness and families' experiences of the interventions.MethodsThe review was preregistered on PROSPERO (CRD42022297516). We searched five electronic databases, identified 6908 records and screened 72 full texts. Study quality was evaluated using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool, and a narrative synthesis was used.ResultsWe identified 13 eligible articles with 292 participating families. Most studies reported positive effects of the interventions on wellbeing and family relationships, and families reported positive experiences. However, research quality was poor and there are no any sufficiently powered randomised controlled trials demonstrating family‐systems interventions' effectiveness for this population.ConclusionsThere is a need for higher‐quality research to establish whether family‐systems interventions are beneficial for families of people who have an ID or who are autistic.

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“…Accumulating evidence supports the effectiveness of family therapy in addressing a wide range of (a) child‐focused problems, (b) adult‐focused problems, and (c) difficulties that may occur across the life cycle in families (Carr, 2020; Konkolÿ Thege et al, 2021). Like all other clinical disciplines, training and professional development lies at the core of efficacy.…”

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Workforce training in family therapy and systemic practices: An evaluation framework and case study

Hameed

McIntosh

McLean

et al. 2023

ANZ J of Family Therapy

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Internationally, while the interdisciplinary field of family therapy and systemic practices is well established and evidence for therapeutic impact is advanced, evaluation of training and measurement of its impact lags behind. This paper addresses this gap, utilising a single case study at the Bouverie Centre, the largest family therapy and workforce development service in Australia. We describe (a) the scope of workforce training and implementation at the Centre, (b) the development of our training research and evaluation framework, and (c) standardised data collection methodology, including a pre‐post training reflective survey. Collectively, this work comprises our current evaluation framework through which we will subsequently examine training impact. Future research and practice recommendations are offered to address challenges to workforce training evaluation and progress efficacy of family therapy training.

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Evidence for the Efficacy and Effectiveness of Systemic Family Therapy

Cited by 7 publications

References 123 publications

The Role of Systemic Family Psychotherapy in Glycemic Control for Children with Type 1 Diabetes

The Role of Systemic Family Psychotherapy in Glycemic Control for Children with Type 1 Diabetes

Family‐systems interventions for families of people with an intellectual disability or who are autistic: a systematic review

Workforce training in family therapy and systemic practices: An evaluation framework and case study

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