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How Intervention and Implementation Characteristics Relate to Community Therapists’ Attitudes Toward Evidence-Based Practices: A Mixed Methods Study

Authors: Miya Barnett, Lauren Brookman-Frazee, Jennifer Regan, Dana Saifan, Nicole Stadnick, Anna Lau

Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research | Issue 6/2017

Abstract

Therapists’ perceptions toward evidence-based practices (EBPs) are important in implementation efforts, however little is known about characteristics of EBPs associated with more positive attitudes. This mixed-methods study examined how intervention and implementation characteristics of six EBPs related to therapist attitudes. Quantitative analysis of 793 cross-sectional surveys revealed that therapists endorsed more positive attitudes toward EBPs with (1) prescribed session content and order and (2) required consultation. Associations between these intervention and implementation characteristics and attitudes were not moderated by therapist experience or emotional exhaustion. Qualitative analyses complemented quantitative findings, indicating that “structure” was appealing for interventions and that therapists felt supported by consultation.

Practices have been de-identified in order to maintain a neutral presentation of data.

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Title: How Intervention and Implementation Characteristics Relate to Community Therapists’ Attitudes Toward Evidence-Based Practices: A Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Miya Barnett
Lauren Brookman-Frazee
Jennifer Regan
Dana Saifan
Nicole Stadnick
Anna Lau
Publication date: 01-11-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research / Issue 6/2017
Print ISSN: 0894-587X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3289
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-017-0795-0

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How Intervention and Implementation Characteristics Relate to Community Therapists’ Attitudes Toward Evidence-Based Practices: A Mixed Methods Study

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