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Presented at the 17th Annual Research Conference

Fidelity Symposium

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Session Number: 6 Room: Salon I

Presentation Type: symposium

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Date: Monday, March 1, 2004

Session Time: 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Impact of Teaching and Coaching Methods on the Fidelity of the Wraparound Process

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Session Number: 6 Room: Salon I

Presenting: Jim Rast

All Authors for this paper: Jim Rast; John VanDenBerg

Presentation Type: part of symposium

Synopsis: Research is beginning to show that what is being implemented and called wraparound does not consistently meet criteria for the eleven principles of the process (fidelity). In addition, research is beginning to show a direct correlation between the fidelity of the wraparound process and the short and long term outcomes of the process. This paper will present initial findings from a series of studies that are examining aspects of the training, coaching and supervision process on the fidelity of the process provided by individuals implementing the wraparound process. Comparisons on the fidelity of the wraparound process in each site have been measured by external evaluators using the Wraparound Fidelity Index (WFI). Implications for future staff development and research are discussed.

Date: Monday, March 1, 2004

Session Time: 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Team Members' Perceptions of Wraparound Teamwork: An Intensive Analysis of Videotaped Meetings

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Session Number: 6 Room: Salon I

Presenting: Janet Walker

All Authors for this paper: Janet Walker; Rupert van Wormer; Kathryn Schutte

Presentation Type: part of symposium

Synopsis: This session reports on the results of a study in which wraparound team members reviewed videotapes of their team meetings and provided ratings and comments at selected points during the review. The study explores the extent to which team members perceive that teamwork is promoting 1) high quality planning; 2) team cohesiveness; and 3) the value base of wraparound. The study also examined the characteristics of "best" and "worst" meeting segments and the extent to which various team members agreed on why meeting segments were or were not going well.

Date: Monday, March 1, 2004

Session Time: 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Does Wraparound Adherence Predict Wraparound Outcomes? A Multi-Site Investigation

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Session Number: 6 Room: Salon I

Presenting: Eric Bruns; Kristen Leverentz-Brady; Jim Rast

All Authors for this paper: Eric Bruns; Kristen Leverentz-Brady; Jim Rast

Presentation Type: part of symposium

Synopsis: In behavioral health, there typically is a hypothesized relationship between adhering to implementation principles or protocols and positive outcomes for the client. However, such pathways are often mediated or obscured by system, provider and measurement effects. The current study examines the relationship between adherence to wraparound principles and child and family outcomes in multiple programs using the Wraparound Fidelity Index (WFI). The study improves upon past research on the topic by accounting for variance in wraparound adherence at the individual provider and program levels. Implications for policy, research and measurement of quality in wraparound will be discussed.

Date: Monday, March 1, 2004

Session Time: 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM