Is High Fidelity to Supported Employment Equally Attainable in Small and Large Communities?

This study examined variation in model adherence in small and large communities. We compared program-level ratings on a standardized 25-item IPS fidelity scale (range = 25-125) for 79 sites in eight states categorized by local community size. Programs in large and small communities achieved comparable fidelity scores (mean = 100 and 104, respectively). Fidelity-outcome correlations within the two groups were both of moderate size. As a practical guide, the IPS fidelity scale is suitable for use in both small and large communities.
PMID: 24352684 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Community Mental Health Journal - December 19, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Luciano A, Bond GR, Drake RE, Becker DR Tags: Community Ment Health J Source Type: research