|
Full name of scale |
FEPS-FS – First Episode Psychosis Services Fidelity Scale |
|
Languages |
English |
|
Utility
|
The First Episode Psychosis Services Fidelity Scale (FEPS-FS 1.0) is a highly reliable scale that assesses the degree to which mental health teams deliver specialized evidence-based care to people experiencing a first episode psychosis. The scale comprises 35 components each rated on a 1 to 5 scale. (Addington, D. E. (2021). First Episode Psychosis Services Fidelity Scale (FEPS-FS 1.0) and Manual. University of Calgary Press)
Can be used for onsite fidelity reviews, remote fidelity assessment, and self-assessment.
It is suitable for research, quality improvement and accreditation The scale assesses the services received by program patients, the training received by the care providers, and how the team works together to engage and retain patients and deliver coordinated and evidence-based care.
Focus on evidence-based services that are specific to or adapted to individuals with a first episode psychosis. |
|
Training |
Trained assessors; usually involves a two-day training program followed by two teleconferences with the trainer to discuss consensus ratings of real programs. |
|
Time to complete |
4 h 45 min for interview: • The program manager/team leader (~1 hour 45 minutes) • A psychiatrist/prescriber (~1 hour) • A case manager (~1 hour 30 minutes) • A supported employment specialist (~30 minutes) • Other staff as required to collect adequate data for rating fidelity |
|
Cost/license |
For training or permission to use the FEPS-FS-1.0 (© 2015 Dr. Donald E. Addington) contact Dr. Addington at addingto [at] ucalgary.ca. Scale and materials available here: (https://prism.ucalgary.ca/handle/1880/113111). |
Addington, D., Norman, R. M. G., Bond, G. R., Sale, T., Melton, R., McKenzie, E., & Wang, J. (2016). Development and testing of the first-episode psychosis services fidelity scale. Psychiatric Services, 67(9), 1023–1025. Follow this link for the article.
