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Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research
Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research 4/2016

01-07-2016 | Original Article

Mental Health Clinicians’ Participation in Web-Based Training for an Evidence Supported Intervention: Signs of Encouragement and Trouble Ahead

Authors: J. Curtis McMillen, Kristin M. Hawley, Enola K. Proctor

Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research | Issue 4/2016

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Abstract

Comprehensive scalable clinician training is needed to increase the impact of evidence-supported psychotherapies. This study was designed to ascertain clinician participation in different low-cost training activities, what predicts their training participation, and how participation can be increased. The study enrolled 163 clinicians. Of these, 105 completed a follow-up survey and 20 completed a more in-depth qualitative interview. Some activities (web training) attracted greater participation than others (e.g., discussion boards, role playing). Key findings include the desirability of self-paced learning and the flexibility it afforded practicing clinicians. However, some found the lack of accountability insurmountable. Many desired in-person training as a way to introduce accountability and motivation. While low-cost, relevant, self-paced learning appeals to practicing clinicians, it may need to be combined with opportunities for in-person training and accountability mechanisms in order to encourage large numbers of clinicians to complete training.
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Metadata
Title
Mental Health Clinicians’ Participation in Web-Based Training for an Evidence Supported Intervention: Signs of Encouragement and Trouble Ahead
Authors
J. Curtis McMillen
Kristin M. Hawley
Enola K. Proctor
Publication date
01-07-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research / Issue 4/2016
Print ISSN: 0894-587X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3289
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-015-0645-x

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