Family-based psychological interventions for domestically adoptive families: a systematic review
A review of 20 papers describing 18 studies examined family-based psychological interventions for domestic adoptive families, including UK services. It reported some improvements in child and family outcomes with integrated approaches using play, attachment-focused therapy and trauma interventions, but judged the available studies to have high risk of bias.
Limitations: Interventions, samples and measures varied, preventing firm effectiveness conclusions. Some evidence was caregiver-rated or concerned parents’ experiences; only child and family-outcome findings support this entry. Reuses studies represented elsewhere in the database. Its international synthesis is not an England/Wales-specific effect estimate. Two authors were affiliated with Chrysalis Associates, which provides therapeutic services for adopted children. Authors declared interests in this area but no review funding or support.
- Research type
- Systematic review
- Source reviewed
- Abstract
- Peer reviewed
- Yes
- Age group
- Mixed
Study context and review
Age group as recorded: mixed
Adoption context: Domestic adoption
Programme: Not recorded
Institutional context: Adoption service provider / adoption-sector organisation
Two authors were affiliated with Chrysalis Associates, which provides therapeutic services for adopted children. Authors declared interests in this area but no review funding or support.
Relationship identified. Bibliographic relationships are not a bias or safety rating.
Topics: mental health, post-adoption support, systematic review
Review scope: Source checked: Abstract. This does not imply full-text or independent human verification.
Country as recorded: United Kingdom; international
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- Adoptee involvement
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