title: A comparison of day treatment and outpatient treatment for children with disruptive behaviour problems.
abstract: The authors explored the relative merits of outpatient and day treatment for 30 children with severe behaviour problems. The effectiveness of treatment on behaviour, self-perception, and social and family functioning was assessed. Day treatment was found to be more effective in reducing behaviour problems, alleviating depressive symptoms, increasing social skills and improving family functioning.
authors.affiliation: Lyall Preadolescent Day Treatment Program, Douglas Hospital, Verdun, Quebec.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Grizenko
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Papineau
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sayegh
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D016241:Child of Impaired Parents / Q000523:psychology; D015331:Cohort Studies; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003631:Day Care, Medical; D004519:Education, Special; D005196:Family Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008774:Methylphenidate / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012919:Social Behavior
chemical_list: D008774:Methylphenidate