Effectiveness of time-out: a comparison of psychiatric, correctional and day-treatment programs |
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Authors: | T D Crespi |
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Institution: | Altobello Psychiatric Hospital, Meriden, Connecticut 06450. |
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Abstract: | The effectiveness of a time-out intervention for adolescent psychiatric patients, adjudicated (delinquent) youth, and behaviorally disordered youngsters was explored in this study. The research was conducted in three psychiatric hospitals for children and adolescents, a facility for adjudicated youth, and in a day-treatment program. Utilizing a comparative outcome model, 813 occurrences of time-out with 274 youth were investigated in order to assess levels of effectiveness. The results indicated that time-out had a significant impact, and the use of a child-care specialist as time-out monitor improves overall effectiveness. Important implications for practicing professionals and clinical researchers are noted. |
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