Pilot Open Case Series of Voice over Internet Protocol-Delivered Assessment and Behavior Therapy for Chronic Tic Disorders

Authors

Emily J. Ricketts, University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeFollow
Christopher C. Bauer, Texas A & M University - College StationFollow
Dagong Ran, Southern Illinois University CarbondaleFollow
Michael B. Himle, University of Utah
Douglas W. Woods, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

11 p.

Publication Date

2-2016

Publisher

Elsevier

Source Publication

Cognitive and Behavioral Practice

Source ISSN

1077-7229

Abstract

Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) is an efficacious treatment for children with chronic tic disorders (CTDs). Nevertheless, many families of children with CTDs are unable to access CBIT due to a lack of adequately trained treatment providers, time commitment, and travel distance. This study established the interrater reliability between in-person and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) administrations of the Yale Global Tic Severity Scale (YGTSS), and examined the preliminary efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of VoIP-delivered CBIT for reducing tics in children with CTDs in an open case series. Across in-person and VoIP administrations of the YGTSS, results showed mean agreement of 91%, 96%, and 95% for motor, phonic, and total tic severity subscales. In the pilot feasibility study, 4 children received 8 weekly sessions of CBIT via VoIP and were assessed at pre- and posttreatment by an independent evaluator. Results showed a 29.44% decrease in clinician-rated tic severity from pre- to posttreatment on the YGTSS. Two of the 4 patients were considered treatment responders at posttreatment, using Clinical Global Impressions–Improvement ratings. Therapeutic alliance, parent and child treatment satisfaction, and videoconferencing satisfaction ratings were high. CBIT was considered feasible to implement via VoIP, although further testing is recommended.

Comments

Accepted version. Cognitive and Behavioral Science, Vol. 23, No. 1 (February 2016): 40-50. DOI. © 2016 Elsevier. Used with permission.

Douglas W. Woods was affiliated with Texas A&M University at time of publication.

Recommended Citation

Ricketts, Emily J.; Bauer, Christopher C.; Ran, Dagong; Himle, Michael B.; and Woods, Douglas W., "Pilot Open Case Series of Voice over Internet Protocol-Delivered Assessment and Behavior Therapy for Chronic Tic Disorders" (2016). Psychology Faculty Research and Publications. 240.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/psych_fac/240