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01-07-2017

Therapist Attitudes Towards Evidence-Based Practice: A Joint Factor Analysis

Authors: Alexandra M. Burgess, Kelsie H. Okamura, Sonia C. Izmirian, Charmaine K. Higa-McMillan, Scott Shimabukuro, Brad J. Nakamura

Published in: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research | Issue 3/2017

Abstract

Despite the accumulated research support for the use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) with youth, these treatment approaches remain underutilized in community settings. Therapist attitudes towards EBPs play a pivotal role in their adoption and implementation of these practices. The present investigation employs joint exploratory factor analysis to evaluate the structure of two measures of therapist attitudes, the Evidence-Based Practices Attitudes Scale and the Modified Practice Attitude Scale. Results suggest three factors including (a) importance of clinical experience over EBPs, (b) clinician openness to change, and (c) problems with EBPs. Recommendations are provided for future evaluation of therapist attitudes and associated characteristics.

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Title: Therapist Attitudes Towards Evidence-Based Practice: A Joint Factor Analysis
Authors: Alexandra M. Burgess
Kelsie H. Okamura
Sonia C. Izmirian
Charmaine K. Higa-McMillan
Scott Shimabukuro
Brad J. Nakamura
Publication date: 01-07-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research / Issue 3/2017
Print ISSN: 1094-3412
Electronic ISSN: 2168-6793
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-016-9517-8

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