title: A randomized pilot trial comparing videoconference versus face-to-face delivery of behavior therapy for childhood tic disorders.
abstract: Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) has been shown to be effective for reducing tics in children with chronic tic disorder. Unfortunately, there remain significant barriers to dissemination. The aim of the current study was to examine the effectiveness of CBIT delivered over videoconference. Twenty children were randomly assigned to receive CBIT over videoconference or via traditional face-to-face delivery. Results show that both treatment delivery modalities resulted in significant tic reduction with no between group differences. Furthermore, acceptability and therapist-client alliance ratings were strong for both groups. Together, these results suggest that videoconference is a viable option for disseminating CBIT.
authors: University of Utah, USA. michael.himle@utah.edu
authors: Michael B
authors: MB
authors: Himle
authors: Malinda
authors: M
authors: Freitag
authors: Michael
authors: M
authors: Walther
authors: Shana A
authors: SA
authors: Franklin
authors: Laura
authors: L
authors: Ely
authors: Douglas W
authors: DW
authors: Woods
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010555:Personality Inventory; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D019114:Remote Consultation / Q000379:methods*; D013981:Tic Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D049269:Videoconferencing