Table 1.

Item distributions for time change on the FAM fidelity scale 0–18 months (N = 5 sites)

	0 months	18 months	Difference 0 and 18 months	Distribution of fidelity ratings at 18 months
Fidelity scale items	Mean (SD)	Mean (SD)	Significance p (paired t-test)	Poor 1–3	Adequate 4	Full 5
Family intervention coordinator	2.20 (1.64)	3.40 (1.67)	.178	3	0	2
Session frequency	3.40 (2.19)	4.80 (0.45)	.263	0	1	4
Long-term FPE	2.40 (1.34)	4.00 (1.41)	.003	2	0	3
Practitioner-consumer-family alliance	2.60 (1.82)	4.20 (0.84)	.099	1	2	2
Detailed family reaction	2.60 (2.19)	4.60 (0.55)	.129	0	2	3
Precipitating factors	2.60 (2.19)	4.60 (0.55)	.129	0	2	3
Coping strategies	2.60 (2.19)	4.80 (0.45)	.074	0	1	4
Psychoeducational curriculum	1.80 (1.79)	4.40 (0.89)	.025	1	1	3
Multimedia education	1.40 (0.89)	4.40 (1.41)	.099	4	0	1
Structured group sessions	2.40 (1.95)	4.00 (0.89)	.160	2	1	2
Structured problem solving	2.00 (1.73)	4.40 (0.89)	.042	1	1	3
Stage-wise provision of services	1.60 (1.34)	3.80 (1.64)	.040	1	2	2
Assertive engagement and outreach	3.00 (1.87)	3.40 (0.55)	.717	3	2	0

Items rated on a 5-point scale, with 5 = fully implemented