Treatment Integrity

Treatment integrity refers to the degree to which a treatment or intervention is delivered as intended. In practical terms, it means ensuring that the techniques, strategies, or protocols designed to help someone—whether in education, therapy, or healthcare—are implemented correctly and consistently. High treatment integrity is crucial because it affects the effectiveness of the intervention. If a treatment is not carried out as planned, the results may not be reliable or beneficial. Monitoring and maintaining treatment integrity helps ensure that people receive the full benefit of the intervention intended to assist them.