Based on Research Conducted at OSLC

This study aims to develop and evaluate a relatively low-burden observational instrument to measure the adherence and competence of community-based clinical supervisors of Multisystemic Treatment (MST).

Project Overview

This study aims to further develop and evaluate a relatively low-burden observational instrument to measure the adherence and competence of community-based clinical supervisors of Multisystemic Treatment (MST). It will evaluate, in a randomized trial, the effects of a web-based Supervision Audit and Feedback (SAF) intervention on mean levels of supervisor adherence and competence; change over time in supervisor adherence and competence; mean levels of therapist adherence; and youth post-treatment outcomes. It will further evaluate the association between supervisor adherence ratings, competence ratings, therapist ratings, and youth post-treatment outcomes, including the extent to which these association differ by intervention condition; as a step toward maximizing the efficiency of instrument use in future community-based research on supervision fidelity, competence, and feedback interventions. Finally, it will provide a preliminary estimate of the resources required to implement the web-based Supervision Audit and Feedback Intervention in community-based provider organizations.

Year Project Began: 2014
Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Formerly Affiliated Principal Investigator:

  • Jason E. Chapman, Ph.D.

Formerly Affiliated Co-Investigator:

  • Ashli J. Sheidow, Ph.D.