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Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research

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01-05-2006 | Original Paper

Practitioner Attitudes Toward Evidence-based Practice: Themes and Challenges

Authors: Timothy D. Nelson, Ric G. Steele, Jennifer A. Mize

Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research | Issue 3/2006

Abstract

The widespread successful implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) into community mental health settings will require a thorough understanding of practitioner attitudes toward these approaches. This study reports on the results of two community mental health practitioner focus groups investigating attitudes toward EBPs, perceived challenges to implementing EBPs, and recommendations for researchers interested in facilitating EBP use in community settings. The participants were child and adolescent mental health professionals (N=19) from two community mental health centers. The focus groups were taped, transcribed and coded for themes. Major themes included concerns regarding the applicability of some research supporting EBPs, a desire for a greater emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, and the need for flexibility within treatment protocols. Themes are discussed within the context of the recent movement toward implementing EBPs in community settings and recent research related to focus group themes.

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Title: Practitioner Attitudes Toward Evidence-based Practice: Themes and Challenges
Authors: Timothy D. Nelson
Ric G. Steele
Jennifer A. Mize
Publication date: 01-05-2006
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research / Issue 3/2006
Print ISSN: 0894-587X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3289
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-006-0044-4

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