Implementing the family preservation program: Feedback from focus groups with consumers and providers of services

1995 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 391-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brett Drake ◽  
Michael Berfield ◽  
Lisa Ann D'Gama ◽  
J. P. Gallagher ◽  
Michael Gibbs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Family Preservation ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Preservation Program

scholarly journals Conceptions of the professionals about their attributions in the Expanded Nucleus of Family Health

Psico-USF ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 661-671
Author(s):  
Meyrielle Belotti ◽  
Alexandra Iglesias ◽  
Luziane Zacché Avellar
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Work Processes ◽  
The Family ◽  
Specialized Care

Abstract The article aims to analyze the conceptions conferred by the health professionals that compose the Expanded Nuclei of Family Health (NASF) on their work assignments. This is a qualitative research, in which was used, for the data collection, eight focus groups, with a total of 43 participants. The data were submitted to content analysis. The results outlined the following categories: integrating NASF work with the Family Health Teams (ESF); developing specialized care; promoting intersectionality; contributing to the promotion of teamwork in Primary Care (AB) and strengthening AB. The study indicates the importance of a better understanding of the functions of the NASF, so that it does not restrict the opportunity to perform specialized care in AB. It is pointed out, the need for adjustments in the work processes of the ESF, in order to enable the shared work in the AB.

Evaluating Intensive Family Preservation Programs: A Methodological Review

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 97 (4) ◽  
pp. 535-542
Author(s):  
Amy M. Heneghan ◽  
Sarah M. Horwitz ◽  
John M. Leventhal
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
English Language ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
Family Preservation ◽  
Children At Risk ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Family Based ◽  
Family Preservation Program

Objectives. To determine the adequacy of evaluations of family preservation services (FPS), which are designed to support families and prevent out-of-home placements of children at risk of abuse or neglect, and to assess the effectiveness of FPS at reducing out-of-home placements of children. Data Sources. References published from 1977 to 1993 were identified from a computerized search of databases for English-language publications using the key phrases "family preservation," "child abuse," and "family-based services." Unpublished references were identified by mail or phone from a listing of more than 200 programs in a national directory. Selection of Studies. Of 802 references initially identified, 46 program evaluations were reviewed. Ten studies met the following inclusion criteria: (1) evaluated an intensive family preservation program, (2) included outcome data in the report, and (3) used a comparison group. Five were randomized trials, and 5 were quasi-experimental studies (nonrandomized). Data Extraction. Descriptive information about the programs and evaluations was collected. To determine methodological quality, two independent raters used a 15- item questionnaire to examine the assignment of families to treatment groups, the interventions provided, and the outcomes assessed. A composite score of 11 or greater represented an acceptable study, 6 to 10 represented an adequate study, and 5 or less represented an unacceptable study. Results. Only two studies were rated acceptable, four were adequate, and four were unacceptable. Methodological shortcomings included poorly defined assessment of risk, inadequate descriptions of the interventions provided, and nonblinded determination of the outcomes. Rates of out-of-home placements were 21% to 59% among families who received FPS and 20% to 59% among comparison families. The relative risk of placement was significantly reduced by FPS in only two studies (one randomized trial and one quasi-experimental study). Conclusions. Despite current widespread use of FPS to prevent out-of-home placements of children, evaluations of FPS are methodologically difficult and show no benefit in reducing rates of out-of-home placements of children at risk of abuse or neglect in 8 of 10 studies. Consistent, methodologically rigorous evaluations are needed to determine the effectiveness of FPS and to guide social policy for high-risk children and their families.

Address pronouns in French

2006 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 16.1-16.17
Author(s):  
Jane Warren
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Individual Variation ◽  
Individual Preferences ◽  
European Languages ◽  
The Family ◽  
Western European ◽  
The University ◽  
Work Domain

This article examines speakers’ perceptions of and attitudes towards address pronoun usage in Paris and Toulouse. The data on which this article is based come from a comparative project based at the University of Melbourne,Address in some western European languages, and were generated in focus groups in both Paris and Toulouse, as well as interviews in Paris. It is generally accepted that in France the informal pronominal address formtuis used within the family, with close friends and with youngsters, and that the formal address formvousis used by adults when addressing strangers. The findings presented here indicate that, outside these general tendencies, individual preferences and negotiation can inform the choice of address pronoun in different ways both within and outside the workplace, with individual variation more common outside the work domain.

scholarly journals The missing group? Situating transnational contacts in defamilisation research

2020 ◽  
pp. 002087282094002
Author(s):  
Sam Wai Kam Yu ◽  
Liam Foster ◽  
Ruby Chui Man Chau
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Older People ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Insufficient Attention ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Family ◽  
Chinese Older People

Defamilisation research is increasingly seen as an important component of studies of welfare and social work. It is concerned with people’s vulnerability to defamilisation risks, which are caused by insufficient opportunities for people to choose whether and how they participate in the family. Despite an increasing emphasis on defamilisation research, there has been insufficient attention given to how studies of transnational contacts contribute to defamilisation research. This article argues for the need to expand the scope of defamilisation research to incorporate the concept of ‘transnational contact-led strategies’ using evidence from focus groups with Chinese older people in the United Kingdom.

Nation-state or nation-family? Nationalism in marginalised African societies

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 297-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhit Bhandari ◽  
Lisa Mueller
Keyword(s):  
Public Goods ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
The State ◽  
Nation State ◽  
Court Ruling ◽  
International Court ◽  
The Family

AbstractScholars have long puzzled over strong nationalism in weak African states. Existing theories suggest that (a) incumbent leaders use nationalistic appeals to distract people from state weakness; or (b) citizens use nationalistic claims to exclude rival groups from accessing patronage and public goods. But what explains robust nationalism in places where politicians seldom visit and where the state under-provides resources, as is true across much of Africa? We propose a theory of familial nationalism, arguing that people profess attachment to a nation-family instead of to a nation-state under conditions where the family, and not the state, is the main lifeline. We substantiate it using surveys from the border between Niger and Burkina Faso, where an international court ruling allowed people to choose their citizenship, thus providing a test for nationalism in marginalised communities. We supplement the border data with surveys and focus groups from the capitals of both countries.

scholarly journals Strategies of Caregivers for Encouraging Consumption of Small Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplement in 7 to 24-Month Old Children in Morelos, Mexico

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 813-813
Author(s):  
Anabelle Bonvecchio ◽  
Selene Pacheco Miranda ◽  
Mónica Venosa ◽  
Cloe Rawlinson ◽  
Harriet Okronipa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Urban Communities ◽  
Comparison Method ◽  
Global Alliance ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Nutrient Supplement ◽  
The Family ◽  
Sustained Use ◽  
Infants And Young Children

Abstract Objectives Small quantity lipid-based nutrient supplement (SQ-LNS) are widely used in the treatment for malnutrition among infants and young children during complementary feeding. However, its acceptability by the children is frequently mothers concern. We aimed to identify strategies used by caregivers to encourage consumption of SQ-LNS in 7–24 month-old children in Morelos, Mexico. Methods We conducted a 14-day home feeding trial with a convenience sample of 62 caregivers of children aged 7–24 months in semi-urban communities of Morelos, Mexico. Caregivers were instructed to offer children a daily a sachet of 20-g portion of the assigned version SQ-LNS mixed with 30 g of a food commonly fed to the children. After the trial, we conducted 6 focus groups with 24 caregivers to explore their experience with the use of SQ-LNS. The main topics of the focus group guide include general perception of the supplement and the acceptability of the child and the strategies to improve consumption of children that refused the supplement. The focus groups were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and independently coded by two researchers using constant comparison method. We used Nvivo 12 to conduct the analysis. Results As some children refused SQ-LNS, caregivers used strategies to promote trying, eating some or the whole portion of the supplement. We grouped these strategies in 5 categories: i.Mixing the supplement with foods that masked the taste and/or consistencyii.Testing new ways of preparing the supplement (alone or mixing it with food to offer variety)iii.Trying various feeding practices (e.g., force feeding, self-feeding, requesting other members of the family to feed the child)iv.Offering the supplement at different points in time (e.g., as a snack, as part of lunch, after nape time, etc.)v.Other strategies (e.g., playing games, distracting children, making threats) The strategies did not vary by type of supplement. Conclusions Counseling and communication campaigns that anticipate these strategies to caregivers and include responsive feeding are needed in supplementation programs to contribute to improve acceptability and sustained use of the product. Funding Sources Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN).

Alliantie in Beeld

KWALON ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianne J. Welmers-van de Poll
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Outcome ◽  
Family Therapy ◽  
Common Factor ◽  
Family Preservation ◽  
Observational Research ◽  
Family Treatment ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Working Alliance Inventory ◽  
Family Preservation Program

Alliance at Work – Observation research on the working relationship between care providers and families in intensive outreach family treatment Alliance is an important common factor in the treatment of youth and family problems. When working with multiple family members, building and maintaining strong alliances can be particularly challenging. Alliance at Work (Alliantie in Beeld) is a research project that investigates how alliance processes affect the treatment outcome of IAG, a Dutch homebased family preservation program. Two videotaped IAG sessions of sixty families are analyzed with the System for Observing Family Therapy Alliances. Participants completed the working alliance inventory and treatment outcomes were monitored. Methodological implications and relevance of this observational research project are discussed.

Basic Components of the Family Preservation Approach

2017 ◽  
pp. 15-39
Author(s):  
Jill Kinney ◽  
David Haapala ◽  
Charlotte Booth
Keyword(s):  
Family Preservation ◽  
The Family
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