Awareness and perceptions of clinical guidelines for the diagnostics and treatment of severe behavioural problems in children across Europe:A qualitative survey with academic experts

BACKGROUND: Severe behavioural problems (SBPs1) in childhood are highly prevalent, impair functioning, and predict negative outcomes later in life. Over the last decade, clinical practice guidelines for SBPs have been developed across Europe to facilitate the translation of scientific evidence into clinical practice. This study outlines the results of an investigation into academic experts' perspectives on the current prevalence, implementation, and utility of clinical guidelines for SBPs in children aged 6-12 across Europe. METHODS: An online semi-structured questionnaire was completed by 28... Mehr ...