Table 2. Comparison of randomized controlled trials investigating the treatment of school avoidance.
| King et al., 1998 (13) | Last et al., 1998 (14) | Heyne et al., 2002 (15) | Reissner et al. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N (total) | 34 | 56 | 61 | 112 |
| Predominant type of disorder | Internalizing | Internalizing | Internalizing(Mixed) | InternalizingExternalizing Mixed |
| “Screening failures”*1 | Not reported | 47% | 27.4% | 54.7% |
| Dropout rate | 0% | 29% | 5% | 46.4% |
| Observation period | 3 months | 3.5 months | 4.5 months | 12 months |
| Response criterion | ≥ 95% school attendance | ≥ 95% school attendance | ≥ 90% school attendance | ≥ 90% school attendance |
| Response rate CBT | 82.3% | 65% | 60.3% | 65.5% (MT, AAC) |
| Differences between groups | CBT > waiting list*2 | CBT = psychoeducation | CBT = PTT = CBT+PTT | MT = TAU |
*1, potential
*2, higher school attendance rate in patients in CBT group
CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy; PTT, parent–teacher training; MT, manual-based multimodal treatment; TAU, treatment as usual; AAC, all available cases