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Assessing Fidelity to a Community-Based Treatment for Youth

The Wraparound Fidelity Index

Eric J. Bruns

University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore

John D. Burchard

University of Vermont

Jesse C. Suter

Department of Psychology at the University of Vermont

Kristen Leverentz-Brady

University of Vermont

Michelle M. Force

Department of Psychology at the University of Vermont, ebruns{at}psych.umaryland.edu

In this article, the authors describe the development, psychometric characteristics, and potential utility of the Wraparound Fidelity Index (WFI), a multi-informant measure designed to assess providers' adherence during service delivery to the essential elements of wraparound. Results from 408 families across 16 sites in nine states indicated adequate psychometrics for use of the WFI as an overall fidelity measure. The psychometrics for individual element scores were less reliable, however. The authors discuss the implications for research and practice, identifying specific items to be revised and potential uses for the WFI. They also cover policy implications, including how to overcome challenges observed in implementing the wraparound approach nationally.

Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Vol. 12, No. 2, 79-89 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/10634266040120020201
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