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  • Clinical Psychology
  • Research Methodology

Background:

  • Observational coding is crucial for measuring treatment fidelity but lacks standardized rater training protocols.
  • Existing research reveals inconsistent training approaches, compromising data quality and comparability.
  • There is a significant need for expert-guided recommendations on observational coding for fidelity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize expert-defined processes for observational coding, including training, coding, and reliability.
  • To develop expert recommendations for effective training and implementation of observational coding for fidelity.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative content analysis of semi-structured interviews with 11 international Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) experts.
  • Exploration of experts' perspectives and experiences with observational coding training, coding, and reliability.

Main Results:

  • Experts shared insights into their established training, coding, and reliability procedures.
  • The study gathered valuable information directly from experienced practitioners in the field.

Conclusions:

  • Study findings provide a foundation for evidence-based recommendations on observational coding.
  • Expert-informed guidance is generated for introducing scale items, anchoring ratings, and preventing rater drift.