Figure 1
Likert scale questions regarding use of the O&M VISSIT_
| Item | Mean | Standard deviation | Number of respondents | Percentage of responses rated 4 or 5a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall, was the O&M VISSIT easy to use? | 4.41 | 0.69 | n = 17 | 100.00% |
| Were the instructions clear and understandable? | 4.29 | 0.75 | n = 17 | 94.12% |
| Were the section descriptions of the O&M Skill Areas on the O&M VISSIT clear and understandable? | 4.29 | 0.96 | n = 17 | 88.24% |
| Were the scoring criteria on the O&M VISSIT scale clear and understandable? | 4.44 | 0.86 | n = 16 | 93.75% |
| Was the use of the Additional Areas of Family Support (AAFS) table effective in incorporating family needs into determining service time? | 4.00 | 1.03 | n = 17 | 88.24% |
| Did you base your O&M VISSIT scoring of student need on the student’s evaluation results? | 4.06 | 0.94 | n = 17 | 94.12% |
| Was the contributing factors section useful for you (i.e., transition, medical, time-intensive instruction? | 4.24 | 0.94 | n = 17 | 94.12% |
| Did the results of the O&M VISSIT match your professional judgment regarding student need and recommended type and amount of services? | 3.76 | 1.16 | n = 17 | 88.24% |
| Did your O&M VISSIT results directly translate into the type and amount of service you recommended for your student’s IEP? | 3.29 | 1.27 | n = 17 | 70.59% |
| Do you feel you would use the O&M VISSIT in the future for determining the type and amount of service you recommend for your students? | 2.00 | 0.00 | n = 16 | 100% = Yes |
| Do you feel that the O&M VISSIT is a better tool to use for determining the type and amount of service than other available tools or methods you are currently using? | 1.82 | 0.38 | n = 17 | 82.35% = Yes |
| Do you feel you need additional training related to completing the O&M VISSIT? | 1.29 | 0.46 | n = 17 | 29.41% = Yes |
| Do you currently engage in collaborative consultation? | 2.00 | 0.00 | n = 17 | 100% = Yes |
| Do you document the amount of time you engage in collaborative consultation? | 1.50 | 0.50 | n = 16 | 50% = Yes |
| Do you think that collaborative consultation should be documented? | 2.00 | 0.00 | n = 17 | 100% = Yes |
| Do you feel that an O&M service delivery model that includes collaborative consultation is an efficient way of delivering O&M services? | 2.00 | 0.00 | n = 17 | 100% = Yes |