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Study aim
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Determining and comparing the average score of behavior problems, social problems, psychosomatic problems, social phobia, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), hyperactivity disorder (HD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in two methods of live communication through the Internet and face-to-face through interactive parent management training sessions.
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Design
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A clinical trial with a control group, with a parallel group, without blinding, randomized, on 92 patients, which is used for randomization using the rand function of Excel software.
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Settings and conduct
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Randomized clinical trial study method. Parents of children suffering from attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder are receiving drug treatment in Amin and Khurshid Educational Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Department of Psychiatry.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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The inclusion criteria included student aged 3 to 12 years referred to Khorshid and Amin Psychiatric Clinic, attentions deficit hyperactivity disorder based on DSM-5, and medication therapy. Exclusion criteria included having any chronic illness, no internet access, and any inability to communicate.
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Intervention groups
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Intervention group1: This group is comprised of parents who attend online classes. The subject of the course would be PMT (parent management training). The six sessions of this course are held once a week. Intervention group2: This group is comprised of parents who attend face-to-face classes. The subject of the course would be PMT (parent management training). The six sessions of this course are held once a week.
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Main outcome variables
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Severity of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.