An Implementation Science Framework for Conceptualizing and Operationalizing Fidelity in Early Childhood Intervention Studies

Journal of Early Intervention

Volumn 35, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 85-101

  Dunst, Carl J ^a   Trivette, Carol M ^a   Raab, Melinda ^a  

^a Orelena Hawks Puckett Institute Asheville   (United States)

Author keywords

adherence; early intervention; fidelity; implementation science; preschool special education

Indexed keywords

EID: 84891541886     PISSN: 10538151     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1053815113502235     Document Type: Article

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