Evidence Ratings and summary
Strong evidence
This rating is given if: the evidence is from a meta-analysis
A meta-analysis is a method of synthesis that combines the results of multiple quantitative studies addressing a common research question. A meta-analysis can be used to assess the effectiveness of an intervention or programme. or a narrative synthesis
Narrative synthesis is an approach for analysing and summarising results from multiple studies using texts and words, and helps to provide an overall assessment of the strength of the evidence about the effectiveness of a specific intervention(s). of at least two randomised controlled
A study design used to evaluate the impact of an intervention on target populations by assigning participants to one of two groups: the intervention/experimental group (i.e., the group receiving the intervention that is being evaluated), and the control or comparison group (i.e., the group receiving an alternative intervention or no intervention). trials or quasi-experimental
A study design used to evaluate the causal impact of an intervention on target populations without random assignment of participants to intervention and control groups. studies that were conducted in the UK or comparable high-income country; and have scored low on risk of bias assessment
As part of the systematic review process, the quality of each study included in the review is assessed using tools such as the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. This helps researchers to understand whether the methods used in the study are transparent. Checking the transparency of the methods used allows researchers to judge the trustworthiness, reliability and relevance of the findings from each study., with a minimum sample size of 20 in each group (the intervention and comparison group); and demonstrates effectiveness of the intervention(s).
Good evidence
This rating is given if: the evidence is from a meta-analysis
A meta-analysis is a method of synthesis that combines the results of multiple quantitative studies addressing a common research question. A meta-analysis can be used to assess the effectiveness of an intervention or programme. or a narrative synthesis
Narrative synthesis is an approach for analysing and summarising results from multiple studies using texts and words, and helps to provide an overall assessment of the strength of the evidence about the effectiveness of a specific intervention(s). of at least two randomised controlled
A study design used to evaluate the impact of an intervention on target populations by assigning participants to one of two groups: the intervention/experimental group (i.e., the group receiving the intervention that is being evaluated), and the control or comparison group (i.e., the group receiving an alternative intervention or no intervention). trials and/or quasi-experimental
A study design used to evaluate the causal impact of an intervention on target populations without random assignment of participants to intervention and control groups. studies that were conducted in the UK or a comparable high-income country; and have scored at least moderate on risk of bias assessment
As part of the systematic review process, the quality of each study included in the review is assessed using tools such as the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. This helps researchers to understand whether the methods used in the study are transparent. Checking the transparency of the methods used allows researchers to judge the trustworthiness, reliability and relevance of the findings from each study., with at least 20 participants in the intervention group and less or more than 20 participants in the comparison group; and demonstrates efficacy of the intervention(s).
Promising evidence
This rating is given if: the evidence is from one randomised controlled
A study design used to evaluate the impact of an intervention on target populations by assigning participants to one of two groups: the intervention/experimental group (i.e., the group receiving the intervention that is being evaluated), and the control or comparison group (i.e., the group receiving an alternative intervention or no intervention). trial or quasi-experimental
A study design used to evaluate the causal impact of an intervention on target populations without random assignment of participants to intervention and control groups. study that was conducted in the UK or a comparable high-income country; and has scored low or moderate on risk of bias assessment
As part of the systematic review process, the quality of each study included in the review is assessed using tools such as the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. This helps researchers to understand whether the methods used in the study are transparent. Checking the transparency of the methods used allows researchers to judge the trustworthiness, reliability and relevance of the findings from each study., with less or more than 20 participants in each group (the intervention and comparison group); and demonstrates efficacy of the intervention(s).
Recommendation
Rating
Evidence-based parenting interventions should be made available to families as part of integrated strategies to reduce risk of more serious harm to children.
Promising Evidence
Make evidence-based parenting interventions available to families with a child aged 0 to 3 years to strengthen parent-child relationships.
Strong Evidence
Make evidence-based parenting interventions available to families to improve child behaviour and effective parenting practices.
Strong Evidence
Make evidence-based parenting interventions available to reduce levels of parenting stress and support parental mental health.
Strong Evidence
