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Evaluation of a Randomized Intervention to Increase Adoption of Comparative Effectiveness Research by Community Health Organizations

Authors: Jessica Roberts Williams, PhD, MPH, RN, Weston O. Williams, MHS, Tracy Dusablon, PhD, Marissa Puckett Blais, PhD, Stephen J. Tregear, DPhil, Duren Banks, PhD, Kevin D. Hennessy PhD

Published in: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research | Issue 3/2014

Abstract

This randomized controlled trial examined the influence of two strategies (informational packets alone and in conjunction with Webinars) aimed at increasing the adoption of motivational interviewing (MI), a patient-centered behavioral health practice supported by evidence from comparative effectiveness studies, among community health organizations responsible for delivering mental and behavioral health services. Data were obtained from 311 directors and staff across 92 community organizations. Hierarchical linear modeling was used to examine changes in decision to adopt MI. The mediating effects of multiple contextual variables were also examined. Results showed that both strategies positively influenced the decision to adopt. The positive impact on decision to adopt was significantly greater among individuals that received informational packets in conjunction with Webinars. Baseline attitudes toward evidence-based practices and pressures for change appeared to mediate this effect.

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Title: Evaluation of a Randomized Intervention to Increase Adoption of Comparative Effectiveness Research by Community Health Organizations
Authors: Jessica Roberts Williams, PhD, MPH, RN
Weston O. Williams, MHS
Tracy Dusablon, PhD
Marissa Puckett Blais, PhD
Stephen J. Tregear, DPhil
Duren Banks, PhD
Kevin D. Hennessy PhD
Publication date: 01-07-2014
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research / Issue 3/2014
Print ISSN: 1094-3412
Electronic ISSN: 2168-6793
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-013-9369-4

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