Table 12Summary GRADE table (Multidimensional treatment foster care for adolescents (MTFC-A) vs Group Care Care)

OutcomeSample sizeEffect size (95% CI)QualityInterpretation of effecta
Mean homework completion score at 3-6 months post-intervention: composite score using the number of days in the last week that the girls spent at least 30 min/day on homework; and whether or not the girls did homework that day.81MD 0.64 (0.16 to 1.12)Very LowEffect favours intervention group but may be less than the MID
Mean homework completion score at 12 months post-intervention: composite score using caregiver and girl report of the number of days in the last week that the girls spent at least 30 min/day on homework; and whether or not the girls did homework that day.81MD 1.44 (0.59 to 2.29)Very LowEffect favours intervention group but may be less than the MID
Mean school attendance score at 12 months post baseline: composite score using caregivers and girls reports of how often the girls attended school.81MD 0.61 (0.15 to 1.07)Very LowEffect favours intervention group but may be less than the MID
(a)

No meaningful difference: crosses line of no effect but not line of MID; Could not differentiate: crosses line of no effect and line of MID; May favour: confidence intervals do not cross line of no effect but cross MID; Favours: confidence intervals do not cross line of no effect or MID

From: Interventions to support learning needs for school-aged looked-after children and young people

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Interventions to support learning needs for school-aged looked-after children and young people: Looked-After Children and Young People: Evidence review I.
NICE Guideline, No. 205.
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