1993
DOI: 10.1177/105381519301700406
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Implementation of Family-Centered Services

Abstract: This study investigated the meaning of family-centered intervention and the extent to which it is being implemented from the perspectives of both professionals and families who participated in developing IFSPs. Practice indicators reflecting three principles of family-centered intervention were developed to evaluate current practices. Findings from semi-structured interviews indicated that professionals have an understanding of the change in focus from child to family; however, there is some incongruence betwe… Show more

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“…Meanwhile, the answers of the main caregivers leave the average between Never or Almost never. Future investigations may attempt to elucidate whether parents are answering based on what they believe would be the desired response; or if professional's response is signalling a distrust of the possibilities on main caregivers (McBride, Brotherson, Joanning, Whiddon & Demmitt, 1993).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Meanwhile, the answers of the main caregivers leave the average between Never or Almost never. Future investigations may attempt to elucidate whether parents are answering based on what they believe would be the desired response; or if professional's response is signalling a distrust of the possibilities on main caregivers (McBride, Brotherson, Joanning, Whiddon & Demmitt, 1993).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Similar to the studies that reported some professionals could be more family-centred than their colleagues (McBride, Brotherson, Joanning, Whiddon, & Demmitt, 1993) or might not consistently incorporate family-centred principles (Bruce et al, 2002), a lack of consistency was identified in service provision in the current study. Service providers are encouraged to define or revise protocols, evaluate the adherence to the protocols, and enable or train professionals to apply the protocols.…”
Section: Quantitative Componentssupporting
confidence: 71%
“…(2) supporting and respecting family decision-making: and (3) providing intervention services designed to strengthen family functioning (McBride et al, 1993). This framework for practice is supported by family systems theor\' and is based on research and "recommended practices" of what families sayare important (Tumbull et al, 1984).…”
Section: Family-centered Practicesmentioning
confidence: 99%