A Fidelity Rating Instrument for Consumer-Run Drop-In Centers (FRI-CRDI)
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| Title: | A Fidelity Rating Instrument for Consumer-Run Drop-In Centers (FRI-CRDI) |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Mowbray, Carol T., Holter, Mark C., Stark, Lori, Pfeffer, Carla, Bybee, Deborah |
| Source: | Research on Social Work Practice. 2005 15(4):278-290. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2005 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Interrater Reliability, Criteria, Rating Scales, Test Construction, Researchers, Social Work, Interviews, Mental Disorders, Mental Health |
| Geographic Terms: | Michigan |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1049731505275060 |
| ISSN: | 1049-7315 |
| Abstract: | Objective: Given the present emphasis on accountability and maintaining quality, the objective of this study was to develop, apply, and assess the reliability of a fidelity rating instrument for consumer-operated services--a promising model, but one for which fidelity criteria are not yet established. Method: Based on observations, documents, and director interviews from 31 consumer-run drop-in centers, we developed a scale measuring fidelity to pre-established criteria and rated each center on scale items. A second study examined the interrater reliability of the measure. Results: Scale scores on the 31 centers showed substantial heterogeneity on the majority of the criteria. The fidelity rating scale demonstrated satisfactory interrater reliability on most items. Conclusions: The fidelity rating instrument is ready to be used by social work researchers evaluating consumer-operated services. Furthermore, social work researchers can use similar methods with other innovative services that should be evaluated but currently lack standards and fidelity criteria. (Contains 4 tables.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 32 |
| Entry Date: | 2008 |
| Accession Number: | EJ807029 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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