Balancing Fidelity with Flexibility and Fit: What Do We Really Know about Fidelity of Implementation in Schools?

摘要: Treatment fidelity, or the application of an intervention as it is designed, a critical issue for successful implementation evidence-based practices. Typically assumed that practices implemented with high fidelity will result in improved outcomes, whereas low lead to poorer outcomes. These assumptions presume agreement across researchers and practitioners on what is, how measure it, level optimizes outcomes; however, there no widespread any these issues. This article discusses dimensions nuances treatment well implications measuring analyzing relation student The authors review research demonstrating differential relationship schools, program type, impact outcomes special educators should consider when designing studies implementing Special prioritize p...