1. Assessing the wraparound process during family planning meetings.
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Epstein, Michael H., Nordness, Philip D., Kutash, Krista, Duchnowski, Al, Schrepf, Sheryl, Benner, Greg J., and Nelson, J. Ron
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PSYCHOMETRICS ,PSYCHOLOGICAL techniques ,PSYCHOLOGICAL tests ,SCALING (Social sciences) ,BIRTH control clinics ,ADJUSTMENT disorders in children ,MENTAL health ,CHILD psychology ,CHILDREN with mental illness ,AFFECTIVE disorders ,MENTAL health services ,CHILD health services ,COMMUNITY mental health services ,COMMUNITY mental health service administration ,COMPARATIVE studies ,CONTINUUM of care ,FAMILY psychotherapy ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL care research ,MEDICAL cooperation ,MEDICAL protocols ,RESEARCH ,MEDICAL care for teenagers ,EVALUATION research ,EVALUATION of human services programs - Abstract
Research and evaluation of the wraparound process has typically focused on outcomes, service providers, and costs. While many of these studies describe a process that is consistent with the wraparound approach, few studies have reported attempts to monitor or measure the treatment fidelity of the wraparound process. The purpose of this study was to assess the fidelity of the wraparound process in a community-based system of care using the Wraparound Observation Form-Second Version. Results from 112 family planning meetings indicated some strengths and weaknesses within the current system. Families and professionals were frequently involved in the planning and implementation of the wraparound process. However, informal supports and natural family supports were not present in a majority of the meetings. Given the significant number of youth served in wraparound programs, the benefits of using the Wraparound Observation Form-Second Version as an instrument to monitor the fidelity of the wraparound approach should not be ignored. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2003
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