The nominal group technique as an evaluation tool for solution-focused coaching.
BACKGROUND
Solution-focused coaching (SFC) helps individuals or groups to achieve their preferred outcomes by evoking and co-constructing solutions. SFC has been shown to be helpful for persons with ID as well as for teams coaching people with ID. Nominal Group Technique (NGT) helps to organize people's thoughts with regard to a single question. This study examines the perceived strengths of and recommendations for SFC for teams coaching people with ID via NGT, as well as the extent to which the NGT results reflect the results of an SFC questionnaire.


METHODS
In total, 54 staff members participated in SFC. Of these, 18 participated in NGT, while 36 completed the SFC questionnaire. The strengths of and recommendations for SFC were obtained via NGT. Interrater agreement was calculated via Cohen's kappa.


RESULTS
The strengths of SFC include 'exploring hidden successes' and 'focusing on solutions'. It was recommended that 'the results be consolidated in follow-up meetings'. The participants agreed on the content of the strengths and recommendations, but differed in terms of priorities (κ ≤ 0.1).


CONCLUSIONS
NGT is a valuable tool in exploring people's opinions and priorities, but further research is needed to elucidate the perceived priorities of SFC for teams coaching persons with ID.
Baalderborg Groep, Hardenberg, The Netherlands. j.roeden@baalderborggroep.nl
John M
JM
Roeden
Marian A
MA
Maaskant
Leopold M G
LM
Curfs
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