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  "abstract": "BACKGROUND: Early intervention (EI) has evolved toward the family-centered approach, operationalized through family-centered practices. Evidence suggests that the quality of implementation of these practices is associated with family outcomes such as empowerment, satisfaction, family quality of life (FQoL), and potentially caregiver burden/stress. However, in transitioning contexts, gaps persist between the model and perceived practice.\n\nAIM: To explore from the perspective of Spanish families receiving EI services, how the professional practices they perceive relate to their experiences of empowerment/self-confidence, satisfaction, caregiver burden/stress, and FQoL, and to what extent these practices are perceived as aligned with the principles of the family-centered approach.\n\nMETHODS: An exploratory-descriptive qualitative observational study with an interpretative phenomenological orientation. Thirty families from Spain’s 17 Autonomous Communities participated. In-depth individual semi-structured interviews were conducted (in person or via videoconference), audio-recorded, and transcribed verbatim. The matrix analysis was carried out using Atlas. ti (v.9) following an inductive-deductive strategy (open, axial, and selective coding). Rigor was enhanced through expert panel review and interrater agreement (Kappa = 0.83).\n\nRESULTS: An exploratory-descriptive qualitative observational study with an interpretative phenomenological orientation. Thirty families from Spain’s 17 Autonomous Communities participated. In-depth individual semi-structured interviews were conducted (in person or via videoconference), audio-recorded, and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was carried out using Atlas. ti (v.9) following an inductive-deductive strategy (open, axial, and selective coding). Rigor was enhanced through expert panel review and interrater agreement (Kappa = 0.83).\n\nCONCLUSION: From the family perspective, the impact of EI depends on the extent to which family-centered practices are implemented with quality, promoting genuine participation and transfer to daily routines. Trust, self-efficacy, and empowerment emerge as proximal outcomes linked to well-being and FQoL, while caregiver burden/stress may limit these processes. Incorporating family outcomes (FQoL, burden/stress) into service evaluation may help guide improvements in the implementation of EI in Spain.",
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    {
      "name": "Mónica Montano-Merchán"
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    {
      "name": "Roberto Sanz-Ponce"
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  "published": "2026-11-03",
  "publisher": "Baishideng Publishing Group Inc",
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  "title": "Empowerment, satisfaction, and family quality of life in early intervention: A qualitative study of professional practices received",
  "title_text": "Empowerment, satisfaction, and family quality of life in early intervention: A qualitative study of professional practices received",
  "type": "peer-reviewed",
  "updated_at": "2026-11-03T12:21:26Z",
  "url": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/1m98hs748066z",
  "venue": "World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics",
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