RESEARCH & EVALUATION
The SAMI CCOE assists agencies that are implementing SAMI programs in the process of research and evaluation. These efforts are directed at two primary areas: program fidelity and consumer and family outcomes.
Fidelity measures are used to evaluate the degree to which SAMI programs adhere to the IDDT model. Research has shown that SAMI programs achieve the best results when they maintain faithfulness to the model. The use of fidelity measures enables SAMI programs to identify strengths and weaknesses in the organization and administration of services.
Similarly, outcome measures evaluate the degree to which consumers and their families are achieving the goals that they have set with their treatment teams. Outcome measures can also be used to evaluate the success of the IDDT implementation effort in terms of systems change, service costs, and long-range planning.
RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS
IDDT Overview
IDDT
Fidelity Scale
IDDT
Fidelity Scale Rating Sheet
IDDT
Fidelity Scale Definitions
IDDT
Inpatient Fidelity Index
Supported
Employment Fidelity Scale
RESEARCH METHODS
Researchers who examine the effectiveness of evidence-based
practices use a variety of methods to collect and analyze information. Sometimes they
interview consumers, caregivers, and professional service providers. Sometimes they review
administrative or clinical data, like the notes of case managers, the records of
in-patient hospital care, and the costs of services. Sometimes the researchers use both
methods in the same study.
Researchers use these methods to determine if the organization and delivery of services are meeting the needs of consumers, caregivers, and the systems
of government that pay for the services.
CUSTOMER SURVEY 2005
In April 2005, the Center for Evidence-Based Practices conducted its second
Customer Evaluation Survey. The purpose of the survey was to gather data
about the satisfaction of its SAMI CCOE customers (some of whom are also
implementing Supported Employment) across all of the IDDT services and products
that it provides. Surveys were mailed to a representative sample of diverse
IDDT provider stakeholders, including administrators, practitioners, board
members, and collaborators from inside and outside of Ohio. A total of 140
completed surveys were returned. For results, consult the report summary.
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