Citation

Eslinger JG, Sprang G, Otis MD. J. Loss Trauma 2014; 19(2): 121-136.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15325024.2012.742720

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study focused on the identification of variables collected at baseline assessments that predict children and caregivers who are at risk for dropout from treatment. A sample of 115 children and their caregivers who received evidence-based treatment for traumatic stress was utilized for this study. Multinomial logistic regression analyses indicated that caregiver and child age, the child's externalizing behaviors, and the child and caregiver's acknowledgment of posttraumatic stress symptoms significantly predicted premature dropout from treatment. Clarification of child and caregiver characteristics that increase the risk of dropout allows for the identification of families in need of additional support to stay in treatment.