Assessment of Resident and Staff Activity in a State Residential Setting

Previous studies have demonstrated the use of momentary time-sampling methods for the objective measurement of naturally occurring events (Zarcone, Iwata, Rodgers & Vollmer, 1993; Shore, Lerman, Smith, Iwata & DeLeon, 1995). These studies have provided information about observed levels and characteristics of direct care services, supervision, resident activity and facility conditions. The present study evaluated the utility of these assessment procedures in a residential facility for developmentally delayed adults. The procedure was further evaluated for sensitivity to changes relative to an intervention designed to increase staff and client interaction. A multiple baseline design was used to assess a data collection procedure in the context of intervention in four residences on a state facility campus. Intervention included the use of scheduling, modeling and performance feedback. Results indicate an overall increase of staff and client interaction and demonstrate the utility of the assessment procedure for the evaluation of multiple, on-going activities as well as intervention effects.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2003

Author dc:creator

• Galletta, Katharine Lena

Contributors dc:contributor

• Smith, Richard
• Glenn, Sigrid S., 1939-
• Hyten, Cloyd

• Developmentally disabled -- Institutional care -- Evaluation.
• Resident activity
• observation
• direct care staff
• client interaction
• staff intervention

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Galletta, Katharine Lena
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 54438726
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4420/
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