Evaluating the Performance Diagnostic Checklist - Human Services to Increase Staff Adherence to Residential Student Privacy Guidelines
Document Type
Thesis
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Psychology
Degree
M.S. Applied Behavior Analysis
Date Completed
Fall 2023
First Committee Member
Thompson, Rachel H.
Second Committee Member
Bourret, Jason C.
Abstract
The Performance Diagnostic Checklist-Human Services (PDC-HS) (Carr et al., 2013) is an assessment tool used to identify variables maintaining employee performance deficits and provide recommendations for functionally related interventions within human service settings. Modified from the Performance Diagnostic Checklist (PDC) (Austin, 2000), the PDC-HS has demonstrated its utility within the workplace, including therapy treatment centers and hospitals. Future research recommends evaluating its comparative effectiveness with non-indicated interventions and examining its applicability across diverse human service contexts. This study sought to extend the current body of literature by evaluating the utility of the PDC-HS in increasing staff adherence to student privacy guidelines within a residential autism treatment center. Interview results identified training as the domain of concern, and a behavioral skills training (BST) intervention was recommended. The intervention was implemented in a multiplebaseline- across participants design, and both participants met termination criteria within three consecutive sessions. Results of this study demonstrate the validity of the PDC-HS and its application to identifying variables related to the performance deficit and providing recommendations for an effective intervention.
Recommended Citation
Pracella, Mallory E., "Evaluating the Performance Diagnostic Checklist - Human Services to Increase Staff Adherence to Residential Student Privacy Guidelines" (2023). Master’s Theses - College of Arts and Sciences. 288.
https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/castheses/288
