Defining the key elements of the Affolter Model® in a multiprofessional Delphi study: a first step toward evidence-based Tactual Interaction Therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the versatile application of the Affolter Model®, using Tactual Interaction Therapy as a treatment approach in health, social and educational care of people with congenital brain disorder or acquired brain injury, high quality studies with robust designs for efficacy are scarce. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Tactual Interaction Therapy requires agreement and consensus among practitioners of what constitutes this approach. Such consensus has yet to be achieved.

Goal

To map the Affolter Model® by reaching consensus on its core domains among experienced practitioners.

Methods

From September to December 2022, a modified online Delphi process with four survey rounds was conducted to map the core domains of the Affolter Model®. An international,

SUBMITTER: Schlunegger T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12549633 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature