Exploring the implementation of Stages2Engage model to support collaborative relationships with families: interprofessional views.

Purpose Implementation of evidence-based practices is important. This study explored how an evidence informed model to support integrated working with children with disabilities could be used in interprofessional practice. Method Fifty-one professionals completed a survey during interprofessional training focused on understanding and exploring relationship building between professionals and families. Analysis involved descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis. Results The professionals shared how they expect families to demonstrate participation in intervention and what the theoretical model means in their local context. The model could provide a framework for engagement and collaborative working with families and be used to reflect on relationships. Discussion This research indicates that the exploration stage of implementation research is fundamental to understand the perspectives of the people who will use the model.. However, further exploration is required to guide the implementation of the model, and to learn from the team after time to reflect on the training.