Application of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire Added Value Score in evaluating the effectiveness of Functional Family Therapy within local authority social work services
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DOI: 10.1111/camh.12190
Abstract: BACKGROUND As 'Blueprints' evidence-based programmes, such as Functional Family Therapy (FFT), originating from the United States, are increasingly implemented in Social Work services, the importance of assessing their effectiveness in a UK context is crucial.… read more here.
Keywords: added value; value score; functional family; family therapy ... See more keywords
Parent and Youth Perspectives and Retention in Functional Family Therapy.
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DOI: 10.1111/famp.12605
Abstract: This qualitative study aimed to understand factors relating to dropout in Functional Family Therapy (FFT) through exploring the experience of families who have completed FFT and those who have dropped out from therapy. Individual interviews… read more here.
Keywords: family therapy; family; functional family; therapy ... See more keywords
Call for Revision of Weisman and Montgomery’s Review of Functional Family Therapy
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DOI: 10.1177/1049731518814201
Abstract: Weisman and Montgomery completed an overview of reviews to evaluate the status of research concerning functional family therapy (FFT). Despite reporting modest effects on delinquency, substance use, and secondary outcomes, the authors conclude that the… read more here.
Keywords: weisman montgomery; montgomery; functional family; family therapy ... See more keywords
Implementation Issues in Functional Family Therapy: A Narrative Analysis of the Evidence
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DOI: 10.1177/1049731519867432
Abstract: This analysis of functional family therapy (FFT) studies examines whether their variable outcomes are attributable to implementation issues. Studies were identified firstly, by way of a recent overview, supplemented by an update of a highly… read more here.
Keywords: implementation; implementation issues; family therapy; analysis evidence ... See more keywords
Measuring program fidelity in case management for high risk families. Validation of the Functional Family Parole-Global Rating Measure
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DOI: 10.1177/1468017318766770
Abstract: Summary Program fidelity instruments are a key ingredient for clinical supervision and implementation as well as effectiveness studies. This study examines the factor structure of the Functional Family Parole services Global Rating Measure (FFP-GRM); the… read more here.
Keywords: program fidelity; fidelity; functional family; family parole ... See more keywords
Improving the livelihoods of justice-involved youth: Study protocol for a replication and extension of functional family therapy-gangs.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4379348
Abstract: BACKGROUND This study will evaluate Functional Family Therapy-Gangs (FFT-G), an extension of a family-based therapeutic intervention-Functional Family Therapy (FFT)-designed to help troubled youth exhibiting mild to severe behavior problems overcome delinquency, substance abuse, and violence.… read more here.
Keywords: therapy gangs; family; extension; functional family ... See more keywords