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Translational Behavioral Medicine
Published in: Translational Behavioral Medicine 1/2015

01-03-2015 | Original Research

Dissemination of an evidence-based treatment for cancer patients: training is the necessary first step

Authors: Brittany M. Brothers, Ph.D., Kristen M. Carpenter, Ph.D., Rebecca A. Shelby, Ph.D., Lisa M. Thornton, Ph.D., Georita M. Frierson, Ph.D., Kyle L. Patterson, B.A., Barbara L. Andersen, Ph.D.

Published in: Translational Behavioral Medicine | Issue 1/2015

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Abstract

Evidence-based psychological treatments (EBTs) for cancer patients have not been disseminated in part due to lack of available training. The biobehavioral intervention (BBI) is an EBT designed to alleviate cancer stress and enhance coping. The current study evaluates a training program and uses the Theory of Planned Behavior (TpB) to analyze factors related to intentions to implement BBI. Mental health providers (n = 62) attended a training for BBI. Attendees’ supervisors (n = 40) were later surveyed. Repeated measure ANOVAs assessed change over time in knowledge gains, attitudes towards EBTs/BBI, and self-efficacy. Linear multiple regression analyses assessed relationships between these factors and implementation intentions. BBI knowledge and attitude scores increased from pre- to post-training (ps < 0.01). Significant predictors in the final model were BBI-specific attitudes and self-efficacy (ps < 0.05). The BBI training program was an effective dissemination vehicle. Intervention-specific attitudes and self-efficacy were key factors in predicting providers’ implementation intentions.
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Metadata
Title
Dissemination of an evidence-based treatment for cancer patients: training is the necessary first step
Authors
Brittany M. Brothers, Ph.D.
Kristen M. Carpenter, Ph.D.
Rebecca A. Shelby, Ph.D.
Lisa M. Thornton, Ph.D.
Georita M. Frierson, Ph.D.
Kyle L. Patterson, B.A.
Barbara L. Andersen, Ph.D.
Publication date
01-03-2015
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Translational Behavioral Medicine / Issue 1/2015
Print ISSN: 1869-6716
Electronic ISSN: 1613-9860
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13142-014-0273-0

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