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Table 1 Scales, number of items, reliability and examples of questions in the questionnaire

From: Determinants of adherence to wrap-around care in child and family services

Scale

Number of items

Reliability (α) / correlation coefficient (r)

Example of questions, answer categories and score range

Adherence to the core WAC components

 Activating family members and the social network

3

α = .70

In how many of the eligible families did you evaluate the care process?

never (1)- in all families (5)- does not apply here (6) (6 categories)

 Integrating care provider network

5

α =. 79

In how many of the eligible families did you collaborate with the providers of care for the child?

never (1)- in all families (5)- does not apply here (6) (6 categories)

 Assessing, planning and evaluating the care process

5

α = .86

In how many of the eligible families did you state concrete goals?

never (1)- in all families (5)- does not apply here (6) (6 categories)

Determinants concerning the innovation

 Relevance for the families

1

To what extent do you feel WAC has an added value for families?

no added value (1)- considerable added value (5) (5 categories)

 Procedural clarity

5

α = .74

Estimate how familiar or unfamiliar you are with the key elements of WAC

very unfamiliar (1) -very familiar (5)- does not apply (6) (6 categories)

Determinants concerning the user of the innovation

 Self-efficacy

2

r = .82

To what extent are your skills adequate to work with the WAC method?

completely inadequate (1)- completely adequate (5) (5 categories)

 Social support

2

r = .68

To what extent do you feel supported by your colleagues?

not supported at all (1)- very supported (5) (5 categories)

 Attitude

7

α = .61

To what extent do you think the goals of the treatment should be worded so that they are understandable for the family?

not important at all (1)- very important (5) (5 categories)

Determinants concerning the organization

 Available time and practical support

3

α = .69

To what extent do you receive adequate administrative and other types of support for organising practical issues related to WAC?

completely adequate (1)- completely inadequate (5) (5 categories)

 Satisfaction with WAC

1

To what extent are you satisfied with collaboration within WAC?

completely dissatisfied (1)- completely satisfied (5) (5 categories)

Determinants of the context

 Legislation

1

To what extent does the WAC approach fit in with current legislation and regulations?

very poorly (1)- very well (5) (5 categories)