This study concerns a pilot implementation and evaluation of FAME. - It aims to provide an initial indication of the efficacy of FAME in families in two living conditions: asylum centers and family locations. It is hypothesized that FAME has a…
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Source
Brief title
Condition
- Other condition
- Anxiety disorders and symptoms
- Family issues
Synonym
Health condition
somberheid en depressie
Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The main study parameter is the pre-post FAME change in family functioning and
parental symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Secondary outcome
Secondary study parameters include:
- Baseline differences on questionnaires measuring family functioning and
parental symptoms of anxiety and depression, and an observational scale
measuring emotional availability (between families living in family locations
and those living in asylum centers).
- A qualitative evaluation of the program, using semi-structured interviews.
- A quantitative evaluation of each session, using rating scales.
- A quantitative list measuring program integrity, filled in by an assessor
during the sessions.
Background summary
Families applying for asylum have often experienced multiple potentially
traumatic events and face continuous stressors, such as a long and complex
asylum procedure. Studies have indicated that experiencing traumatizing events
can impact parenting behavior and child development (Van Ee, 2012). To target
these at-risk families, the prevention program Family Empowerment (FAME) was
developed (Mooren & Bala, 2016). This program aims to strengthen parenting
skills and prevent further development of emotional problems.
Study objective
This study concerns a pilot implementation and evaluation of FAME.
- It aims to provide an initial indication of the efficacy of FAME in families
in two living conditions: asylum centers and family locations. It is
hypothesized that FAME has a positive impact on family functioning and prevents
further development of parental symptoms of anxiety and depression.
- A second aim is to study baseline differences and similarities in
parent-child relationship, parental symptoms and family functioning between
families living in asylum centers and families living family locations.
- The study also assesses whether FAME can be carried out as intended in a
naturalistic setting.
- Moreover, it will explore how the program is evaluated by participants and
professionals who took part in the study.
Study design
The current study concerns a pilot implementation and evaluation, two-group
pre-posttest, using a mixed-methods approach. Standardized questionnaires,
semi-structured interviews, an observational scale and a list created for
measuring program integrity will be used.
Intervention
All participants will take part in a secondary prevention multi-family program:
FAME, lasting seven sessions with a duration of 2-3 hours.
Study burden and risks
Clinical experience with the program has indicated that there is no extra
burden or risk involved for the participants. On the contrary: parents and
children can benefit from the sessions. Moreover, families who have
participated in the program evaluated the program positively (Mooren & Bala,
2016). Participation will be on a voluntary basis and information will be
handled confidentially. The only added burden for participants is their time
investment. Participants take part in seven sessions of FAME, lasting
approximately 2-3 hours. Measurement include questionnaires, a semi-structured
interview and observational scale. Families will be visited twice for
assessment (before- and after FAME). Participants fill in a short scale during
every session of FAME.
Rijnzichtweg 35
Oegstgeest 2342AX
NL
Rijnzichtweg 35
Oegstgeest 2342AX
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
At least one caregiver is present (male or female)
At least one child aged 0-18
Living in an asylum center or family location
Exclusion criteria
Not being able to function in a group or to profit from participating:
- Severe psychiatric illness (such as psychosis)
- Severe mental challenges
- Severe behavioral problems
Although speaking a different language in the group is not an obstacle to taking part in this study, the limit to the number of interpreters present in one group is 3 interpreters.
Design
Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL63272.058.17 |
| OMON | NL-OMON20143 |