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Evidence-Based Treatment Strategies in Youth Mental Health Services: Results from a National Survey of Providers

Authors: Evelyn Cho, Phillip K. Wood, Erin K. Taylor, Estee M. Hausman, Jack H. Andrews, Kristin M. Hawley

Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research | Issue 1/2019

Abstract

Previous surveys indicate infrequent use of evidence-based treatment (EBT) manuals in usual care youth mental health, but the extent to which providers use core and common EBT strategies and what contextual factors impact EBT strategy implementation need further study. In a national, multidisciplinary survey of 1092 youth-serving providers, providers reported regular use of many EBT strategies. Provider learning theory orientation, more recent degree, more standardized and ongoing assessment use, more positive attitudes toward innovation and evidence, fewer low-income clients, and perceptions that their agency valued quality care and provided fewer training resources predicted more frequent EBT strategy use.

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Title: Evidence-Based Treatment Strategies in Youth Mental Health Services: Results from a National Survey of Providers
Authors: Evelyn Cho
Phillip K. Wood
Erin K. Taylor
Estee M. Hausman
Jack H. Andrews
Kristin M. Hawley
Publication date: 01-01-2019
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research / Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 0894-587X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3289
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-018-0896-4

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