Publication year: 2011
Source: Social Science & Medicine, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 25 June 2011
M.J.D., Jordans , W.A., Tol , I.H., Komproe
This study aimed to develop a research strategy to make informed decisions for intervention selection, especially for low- and middle- income countries, as a response to the urgent need to scale-up mental health care for children globally. With this study we address the critical lack of translation of research findings into policy and practice. The research strategy was piloted for development of a family-based intervention in violence-affected areas in Burundi. The research comprised four phases; (a) a qualitative phase to assess needs and determine tentative intervention objectives; (b) a global expert panel to identify and prioritize intervention modalities for low-resource…
Highlights: ► Presents an innovative research strategy for treatment selection combining practice- and evidence-driven resources. ► The study merges global and local knowledge about needs, applicability, feasibility and effectiveness of family-based care. ► The strategy allows development of complex mental health interventions by combining specific treatment components. ► Recommends stepped care, combining community mobilization, parenting training, cognitive behavior therapy components. ► Contributes to the translation of research into policy and practice, especially for low-resource settings.