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A Fidelity Rating Instrument for Consumer-Run Drop-in Centers (FRI-CRDI)

Carol T. Mowbray

University of Michigan, cmowbray{at}umich.edu

Mark C. Holter

University of Michigan

Lori Stark

University of Michigan

Carla Pfeffer

University of Michigan

Deborah Bybee

Michigan State University

Objective: Given the present emphasis on accountability and maintaining quality, the objective of this study was to develop, apply, and assess the reliability of a fidelity rating instrument for consumer-operated services—a promising model, but one for which fidelity criteria are not yet established. Method: Based on observations, documents, and director interviews from 31 consumer-run drop-in centers, we developed a scale measuring fidelity to pre-established criteria and rated each center on scale items. A second study examined the interrater reliability of the measure. Results: Scale scores on the 31 centers showed substantial heterogeneity on the majority of the criteria. The fidelity rating scale demonstrated satisfactory interrater reliability on most items. Conclusions: The fidelity rating instrument is ready to be used by social work researchers evaluating consumer-operated services. Furthermore, social work researchers can use similar methods with other innovative services that should be evaluated but currently lack standards and fidelity criteria.

Key Words: fidelity • consumer-operated services • mental illness

Research on Social Work Practice, Vol. 15, No. 4, 278-290 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/1049731505275060
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