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The current study provides a systematic review of the\n SFBT<\/jats:styled-content>\n evidence base and a critical evaluation of the use and application of\n SFBT<\/jats:styled-content>\n in clinical practice with children and families.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n \n Between 21 December 2010 and 12 May 2011 forty\u2010four database searches (including, PsychInfo,\n ISI<\/jats:styled-content>\n Web of Knowledge,\n ASSIA<\/jats:styled-content>\n , British Education Index, Medline and Scopus), web searches and consultation with experts in the field were used to identify reports of\n SFBT<\/jats:styled-content>\n studies published between 1990 and 2010. Studies were then screened according to trialled qualitative and quantitative assessment frameworks and reported according to the\n PRISMA<\/jats:styled-content>\n guidelines.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n A total of 38 studies were included in the review. Of these, 9 applied\n SFBT<\/jats:styled-content>\n to internalizing child behaviour problems, 3 applied\n SFBT<\/jats:styled-content>\n to both internalizing and externalizing child behaviour problems, 15 applied the approach to externalizing child behaviour problems and 9 evaluated the application of\n SFBT<\/jats:styled-content>\n in relation to a range of other issues.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n \n Although much of the literature has methodological weaknesses, existing research does provide tentative support for the use of\n SFBT<\/jats:styled-content>\n , particularly in relation to internalizing and externalizing child behaviour problems.\n SFBT<\/jats:styled-content>\n appears particularly effective as an early intervention when presenting problems are not severe. Further well\u2010controlled outcome studies are needed. 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