Systematic participant observation at home, a new technique for diagnosis in family

Abstract

This research presents a new technique of intervention with families in order to determine its efficiency. As the title suggests, the new technically systematic participant observation at home, intends to make an early and accurate diagnosis. It explains the elements required for the proper use: instrumental support (Register), strategy and training. The research method used is the case study approach. From the intervention with 150 families, the selected 10 cases meet the criteria of variety in the composition of the family unit and the problems presented. In each case two diagnoses was made from identical studies, except for the substitution of at home interview for datasheet observation. The results recommend its utility, because the large qualitative differences