Table 1 Comparison between ratings on the clinical files and audio-recordings using the AIMhi Adherence Scale
Client no. | Items | File audit scores | Audio recording scores |
|---|---|---|---|
Client A | Item 4: Family | 9 (Detailed information about the family was noted in the file. The screening phase included discussion of family. This discussion was then revisited briefly prior to treatment) | 8 (Item not delivered within 10 mins as suggested in the protocol) |
| Â | Item 5: Strengths | 8 (Detailed information was noted in the file. The screening phase included discussion of strengths. This discussion was then revisited briefly prior to treatment) | 5 (Spoke about strength but did not hear detailed exploration of the strengths of the client) |
|  | Item 6: Stressors/Worries | 9 (A pictorial care plan was included which identified stressors, and linked well-being and stressors. The ‘strengths tree’ had circles and lines indicating that a discussion had occurred) | 5 (Did not hear the identification of client stressors or elaborations of client’s care plan) |
Client B | Item 4: Family | 5 (Client’s family members and friends were recorded) | Not heard |
| Â | Item 5: Strengths | 7 (Key strengths and enjoyable activities were recorded) | 5 (Spoke about strength but did not hear detailed exploration of the strengths of the client) |
| Â | Item 6: Stressors/Worries | 9 (A pictorial care plan was included which identified stressors, and linked well-being and stressors) | 5 (Spoke about strength but did not hear detailed exploration of the strengths of the client) |
| Â | Item 9: Early warning signs | 7 (Early warning signs were recorded but there was no plan to deal with these signs of stress) | Not heard |
Client C | Item 4: Family | 9 (Recorded in detail) | 5 (Spoke about family but did not hear detailed exploration of family members) |
| Â | Item 10: Crisis planning | 9 (A detailed crisis plan was developed) | 5 (Crisis plan was mentioned but not elaborated) |