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01-04-2010 | Original Paper

Barriers to Evidence-Based Practice Implementation: Results of a Qualitative Study

Authors: Charles A. Rapp, Diane Etzel-Wise, Doug Marty, Melinda Coffman, Linda Carlson, Dianne Asher, Jennifer Callaghan, Mark Holter

Published in: Community Mental Health Journal | Issue 2/2010

Abstract

This study reports on a qualitative study of barriers to EBP implementation in one state that sought to implement supported employment and integrated dual diagnosis treatment. The study found that the most significant obstacles emanated from the behavior of supervisors, front-line staff and other professionals in the agency. A lack of synergy profoundly impeded implementation.

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Title: Barriers to Evidence-Based Practice Implementation: Results of a Qualitative Study
Authors: Charles A. Rapp
Diane Etzel-Wise
Doug Marty
Melinda Coffman
Linda Carlson
Dianne Asher
Jennifer Callaghan
Mark Holter
Publication date: 01-04-2010
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Community Mental Health Journal / Issue 2/2010
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-009-9238-z

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