This article applies to Motivity Clinical.
In applied behavior analysis, utilizing phase progressions is crucial for accurately monitoring client progress and adjusting interventions. One powerful feature of the Motivity system is the ability to save a phase progression as a global parameter. This article will guide you through the process.
What is a Phase Progression?
A phase progression outlines the various stages of an intervention or treatment plan. Each phase may have specific goals, strategies, and measurement criteria. Tracking these phases effectively allows practitioners to evaluate a client's growth and make data-driven decisions. Here are some examples of phase progressions in Motivity:
An example phase progression in Motivity Clinical.
A second example phase progression in Motivity Clinical.
A third example phase progression in Motivity Clinical.
Why Save as a Global Parameter?
Saving a phase progression as a global parameter offers several advantages:
Consistency Across Programs and Learners: By saving a phase progression globally, you ensure that all learners are working with the same criteria and measurements, enhancing data reliability.
Efficiency: Once a phase progression is saved, you can quickly apply it to new (or existing!) programs needing to recreate it from scratch. This saves time and reduces the risk of errors.
How to Save a Phase Progression as a Global Parameter
Step 1: Create Your Phase Progression
Define each phase: Enter the details for each phase, including measurement criteria, instructions, criteria for session outcome and transitions.
Step 1: Save as a Global Parameter
Link Icon: Once your phase progression is complete, look for the link icon next to the word "Phases"
The link icon next to Phases in the Motivity Clinical Program Builder.
Select "Link to" -- "Link to Global" -- "New parameter" -- then you can name your parameter/phase progression.
The Link to, Link to Global, and New parameter options in Motivity Clinical.
Unlink: Your phase progression has now been saved as a global parameter, and is now "linked". Select "Options" and then "Unlink"
The Options menu with the Unlink option for a linked phase progression in Motivity Clinical.
Warning: Leaving a phase progression global parameter linked is not recommended, because editing a global parameter affects all programs that are linked to that global parameter.
Step 3: Apply the Global Parameter to Another Program
Open the program to which you would like to apply the phase progression. Navigate to the "Phases" section and select the link icon next to it. Then, select "Link to..."
The link icon and Link to option in the Phases section of a program in Motivity Clinical.
Select Your Saved Phase Progression: Select "Link to Global" and then choose the previously saved phase progression from the list.
The list of saved global phase progressions in Motivity Clinical.
You will get the warning "Linking to __ will overwrite any changes made. Do you want to continue" - the system is warning you that linking the phase progression will overwrite all existing phases within the target, including instruments, SDs, transition criteria, etc.
The warning in Motivity Clinical that linking will overwrite existing phases, with the Link Anyway option.
If you're sure, select "Link Anyway"
Finally, unlink the parameter.
Unlinking the global parameter after applying it to a program in Motivity Clinical.
Customize as Needed: If necessary, make any adjustments specific to the new client or program context before clicking "Update."
Tips for Effective Use
Regularly Review Parameters: Periodically review and update your global parameters to reflect any changes in best practices or client needs.
Permissions: You can give permission to edit Global Parameters in Roles. It is recommended to limit permission to only Owners and more highly trained roles such as clinical directors.
The permission to edit Global Parameters in a role's settings in Motivity Clinical.
Train Your Team: Ensure that all team members who have access to global parameters understand how to access and utilize them.