Using Connected Technologies in a Continuous Quality Improvement Approach in after-school Settings: The PAX Good Behavior Game. Issue 4 (2nd October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cava-Tadik, Yasemin; Phillips Smith, Emilie; Yu, Dian; Leathers, Megan; Farris, Jaelyn R.
• Is Part Of: Journal of technology in human services. Volume 37:Issue 4(2019)
• Page Start: 293
• Page End: 314
• Publication Date: 2019-10-02
• Subjects: After-school -- coaching -- mobile-technology -- ecological momentary assessment -- continuous quality improvement -- technical assistance -- implementation -- prevention -- children -- staff; Human services -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Human services -- Information services -- Periodicals; Social service -- Data processing -- Periodicals; 361.0028
• DOI: 10.1080/15228835.2019.1588190
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1522-8835

Abstract

Abstract: This demonstration study explored the use of connected technologies in a continuous quality improvement (CQI) approach to implementing evidence-based practices in after-school. Focus group with staff indicated enjoyment of technology and offered feedback for future development. Ecological momentary assessments (EMA) were gathered daily. Three randomized conditions were compared among 4 programs and 12 staff implementing PAX Good Behavior Game (PAX GBG). Analysis of variance (ANOVA), Post-Hoc Tukey, and chi-square analyses indicated that the tech-enhanced condition showed better implementation using scoreboards than the in person, while similar in game length. Both were superior to the control in behavioral strategies; highlighting the promise of technology in capacity building.