UNASSIGNED: Siblings of @entity1 with a disability are an at risk group for emotional and @entity146 . This study evaluated an intervention to promote the emotional and behavioral functioning of siblings of @entity1 with disabilities and chronic health conditions. SibworkS is a six-week manual-based, cognitive-behavioral group support program focussed on strengthening siblings' perceived social support, self-esteem, problem-solving skills, adaptive @entity146 and positive sibling relationships. Fifty-six @entity1 aged 7-12 were allocated to either the SibworkS program (n=30) or waitlist control (n=26) in alternating sequence. The primary outcome was siblings' emotional and behavioral functioning. Additional outcomes were self-esteem, perceived social support, the sibling relationship and @entity146 . Siblings were followed-up immediately after the intervention and at 3-months. Siblings participating in the SibworkS intervention were reported to have fewer emotional and behavioral difficulties than siblings in the control group immediately following the intervention and at the 3-month follow-up. Participation in SibworkS was associated with fewer emotional and behavioral difficulties for siblings. Implications for practice and future research include recommendations for improving program participation.

A controlled trial of the SibworkS group program for siblings of XXXX with special needs.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['children'] @entity146 :: ('MESH:D001523', 'Disease') :: ['coping behaviors', 'behavioral problems']
@entity1 :: (9606,Species) :: ['children']
