TeamSTEPPS in School Mental Health

Reliable and validated 4-item tool to assess perceptions of the feasibility of an intervention (in this case, TeamSTEPPS training). Each item may be scored 1 = "completely disagree", 2 = "disagree", 3 = "neither agree nor disagree", 4 = "agree", or 5 = "completely agree." An overall mean score (possible score range from 1 to 5) across the 4 items is computed, where higher scores indicate more positive perceptions of intervention feasibility.

Reliable and validated 4-item observational tool to assess perceptions of the acceptability of an intervention (in this case, TeamSTEPPS training). Each item may be scored 1 = "completely disagree", 2 = "disagree", 3 = "neither agree nor disagree", 4 = "agree", or 5 = "completely agree." An overall mean score (possible score range from 1 to 5) across the 4 items is computed, where higher scores indicate greater perceptions of intervention acceptability.

Validated 4-item observational tool to assess teamwork and cognitive skills in teams. Items reflect team skills in leadership and management; teamwork and cooperation; problem-solving and decision making; and situational awareness. An observer codes team behavior in each domain using 3-5 items rated from 1 (Below Standard) to 4 (Excellent). An overall mean score, ranging from 1 to 4, is computed across items, where higher scores indicate stronger teamwork skills.

59-item tool to assess perceptions of aspects of collaboration between school professionals and mental health professionals from collaborating agencies on a continuous scale. An average score is calculated, with higher scores indicating strengths and lower scores indicating areas to consider improving or targeting. Responses for all items on the scale are measured on one of two, four-point Likert-type scales (1 = never to 4 = often for items related to Types of Collaboration; and 1 = strongly disagree to 4 = strongly agree for items related to Influences on Collaboration and Perceived Benefits of Collaboration). A mean total score is computed, with possible scores ranging from 1 to 4, with higher scores indicating stronger collaboration.

Self-report measure of individual perceptions of group-level team skills and behavior. It is based upon the five core components of teamwork that comprise TeamSTEPPS, totaling 35 items. Items are rated continuously on a five-point scale from strongly disagree = 1 to strongly agree = 5. A mean total score is computed by averaging all items (possible score range = 1 to 5). Higher scores indicate more favorable perceptions of teamwork.

Self-report measure of individual attitudes related to the core components of teamwork captured within TeamSTEPPS. Six items measure each of the core teamwork constructs, for a total of 30 items. Items are rated continuously on a five-point scale from strongly disagree = 1 to strongly agree = 5. A mean total score is calculated across items with a possible score range of 1 to 5. Higher scores indicated more positive attitudes toward teamwork.