Single-Subject Design
Single-subject designs evaluate the impact of an intervention by
using a baseline and subsequent measurements of change. By
its nature it focuses on a single case, usually an individual
but
possibly a
family, small group, organization, or community.
Task Achievement Scaling
Used to determine the degree to which the client and/or worker
completed agreed upon intervention tasks. Task achievement
scaling is especially
useful when the intervention does not easily lend itself
to establishing baseline data. It may also be more useful in
brief interventions.
Goal Attainment Scaling
Used to measure the degree to which the client has reached
individualized goals. Goal attainment scaling allows
for unique individualized
goals since the format is the same for all clients
but the content is specific
to the client.
Service Plan Outcome Checklist
A recording and monitoring tool intended for use in
collecting data on progress made by clients from
intake to termination.
Individualized Rating Scales
Scales that the social worker and client devise to
measure some particular client problem or concern.
Rapid Assessment Instruments
Using a variety of readily available tools
for assessing client problems or needs.
Normally standardized paper
and pencil questionnaires
that
can be filled out by a client in a short
period of time. Often useful in pre and post testing.
