Table 3 Preliminary feedback from participating families (% agree or strongly agree on Likert scale)
Preliminary outcome measures (n = 30) | % Agree or strongly agree (Teen) | % Agree or strongly agree (Parent) | Representative quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Overall, I am satisfied with the CHATogether program we received | 100 | 100 | Teen: “Family benefited greatly from these sessions, and our communication and understanding of each other…and find the most effective ways to communicate.” Parent: “This was one of the most productive hours they have ever spend with professionals” |
2. The services fit well with the existing IOP treatment and are convenient for us to participate in. | 100 | 100 | Teen: “My parents can do in-person and Zoom hybrid session to make possible in their working schedule.” Parent: “Glad to have virtual option available”. |
3. As a result of CHATogether program, my family’s communication and functioning has improved. | 100 | 100 | Teen: “It was fun… I am more comfortable to share with my parents and did not feel being judged or criticized.” Parent: “Particularly enjoy the perspectives of helping child and parents to find a middle ground. “It changed my view of my child and as the result I am less irritable and frustrated in managing my child’s mental health condition.” |
4. I will recommend CHATogether to others who may benefit from this program. | 100 | 100 | Teen: “Having someone to instruct family on how to best communicate, and having the doctor there to support me and moderate the sessions was very helpful. The personalized sessions (asking for goals from parents and the child and then working towards them) is also very helpful.” Parent: “This intervention upbrings issues that parents have overlooked with our children.” |
%Yes, No, or Maybe (Teen) | %Yes, No, or Maybe (Parent) | ||
5. Are you interested, or would you like to see your parent participate in CHATogether parent groups in the future? | 73.3/3.3/23.3 | 80/0/20 | Teen: “family sessions will be more helpful than parent groups.” Parent: “would love to learn more parenting skills and have other parents’ support.” |
6. What are some other skit video topics would you like to include in the future? | Teen: “How to make time to communicate and understand each other perspectives” “Retore trust and respect in my mental health journey” “Learn coping skills to stay calm during our communication” | Parent: “Overall communication and taking mutual perspectives.” “How to communicate about substance use” “Understanding psychiatric condition and how we as parent can help.” “Learning ways to communicate psychiatric crisis.” “How to set and reinforce expectations with my child” “How to balance self-compassion as parents and emotional needs of my child” | |
7. Response rate (% of total participating families) | 90.1 | 90.1 | *A total of 33 families completed the program and 3 did not complete feedback study due to a lack of follow up. All data shown are based on 30 families. |