Parents' Perceptions of Intervention Practices in Home Visiting Programs

Early Intervention in Portugal: Study of Professionals’ Perceptions

“…However, we encountered various studies that, overall, identify a set of barriers and recommendations for the implementation of these practices (S. F. Allen, 2007;Bailey et al, 1992;Bjorck-Akesson & Granlund, 1995;Hiebert-Murphy et al, 2011;McBride et al, 1993).…”

“…Team collaboration is considered as evidence-based practice for the implementation of family-centered practices (S. F. Allen, 2007;Bruder & Dunst, 2008;Bruder et al, 2005). Regarding the implementation of family-centered practices, the Portuguese professionals suggested better coordination of support and services to empower the existing informal resources in the family's community life.…”

The good, the bad, and the ambivalent: Quality of alliance in a support program for young mothers

“…This is not unique to doulas. Other studies have noted this element in interviews with clients, both in parent-support programs (Allen, 2007b;Jack et al, 2002) and in adult psychotherapy (Bachelor, 1995).…”

“…Other investigators have examined the helping relationship in at-risk samples of families participating in prevention or family support programs, attempting to uncover common themes across interviews or focus groups. Allen (2007b) used semistructured interviews with the same sample of mothers reported previously (Allen 2007a) to confirm the importance of the relationship with their home visitor. These findings have suggested that mothers appreciate visitors who show care and personal concern for them, and who bring comfort and enjoyment to their time together.…”

Sundhedsplejens indsatser og betydning i arbejdet med små udsatte børn og familier

“…Saerligt relationen mellem behandler og klient fremhaeves som vaesentligt for et godt udbytte af en given intervention (Allen et al, 2007), og tillid er således den vigtigste byggesten i effektiviteten af blandt andet hjemmebesøg.…”