Research article summary (published 30 Mar 2002):

Beyond components: using fidelity scales to measure and assure choice in program implementation and quality assurance.

Full Abstract

Fidelity scales have become an accepted part of intervention research. Initially, fidelity scales focused on critical components of an intervention. In this paper we argue that the next generation of fidelity scales should include key process variables such as choice. Since choice is an essential element in all empowerment and recovery driven intervention models, a fidelity scale for an enhanced version of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) supported employment model that incorporates choice as a fundamental component was developed as part of a SAMHSA community action grant. The process for developing the choice component and the dimensions measured are also described.

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Author information

Author/s: Paulson, Robert I (RI); Post, Rachel L (RL); Herinckx, Heidi A (HA); Risser, Patrick (P);

Affiliation: Regional Research Institute, Portland State University, OR 97207, USA. paulsor@rri.pdx.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Community mental health journal (Community Ment Health J), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Apr; vol 38 (issue 2) : pp 119-28

Dates: Created 2002/04/11; Completed 2002/08/28; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 11944789, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

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Choice Behavior - classification Classification Coercion Community Mental Health Services - organization & administration Consumer Satisfaction Decision Making Employment, Supported - organization & administration; psychology Humans

Humans Intervention Studies Mentally Ill Persons - psychology Models, Organizational Power (Psychology) Program Evaluation Quality Assurance, Health Care Questionnaires

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