The Coaching Fidelity Scale (CFS): Development and Evaluation of an Observational Measure of Coaching Fidelity. Issue 1 (January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Meadan, Hedda; Lee, James D.; Sands, Michelle M.; Chung, Moon Y.; García-Grau, Pau
• Is Part Of: Infants and young children. Volume 36:Issue 1(2023)
• Page Start: 37
• Page End: 52
• Publication Date: 2023-01
• Subjects: coaching fidelity -- natural change agents -- observational measure; Infant health services -- Periodicals; Child health services -- Periodicals; Child health services -- United States -- Periodicals; Child development -- Periodicals; Developmental disabilities -- Periodicals; 616.8588
• DOI: 10.1097/IYC.0000000000000231
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0896-3746

Abstract

Abstract : Effective support for children with developmental disabilities or delays is dependent on the successful collaboration between families and professionals and among professionals. For years, researchers and professionals have been coaching caregivers and other professionals to implement evidence-based practices with children with disabilities. However, a gap in the relevant literature suggests that a valid, reliable, and observation-based measurement tool is needed to accurately assess coaching across different disciplines, contents, and contexts. The Coaching Fidelity Scale (CFS) was designed to evaluate the extent to which professionals implement a set of coaching practices with fidelity. The purpose of this exploratory study was to introduce the CFS as an observational tool for coaching fidelity and to pilot its psychometrics. On the basis of the analyses, the CFS produced valid and reliable measures of coaching fidelity of different professionals who provide services to families and children with disabilities.