title: Evidence-based treatments in the field: a brief report on provider knowledge, implementation, and practice.
abstract: This study examined familiarity, perceived effectiveness, and implementation of evidence-based treatments for children in community settings. A sample of service providers in agencies affiliated with federal programs to improve children's mental health services was identified using a snowball sampling procedure. Forty-four percent of the sample (n = 616) responded to a Web-based survey designed to collect data on evidence-based treatments. High familiarity with, relatively high-perceived effectiveness, and generally high use of evidence-based treatments were reported. Partial implementation of treatment protocols within the context of few agency mandates and widely ranging supports for the implementation of evidence-based treatments was found. Results support the inclusion of more complex models of diffusion, dissemination and implementation in research, and development efforts for evidence-based treatments.
authors.affiliation: ORC Macro, 116 John Street, Suite 800, New York, NY 10038, USA. christine.m.walrath-greene@orcmacro.com
authors.forename: Christine M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Walrath
authors.forename: Angela K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Sheehan
authors.forename: E Wayne
authors.initials: EW
authors.lastname: Holden
authors.forename: Mario
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hernandez
authors.forename: Gary
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Blau
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008605:Mental Health Services; D008875:Middle Aged; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States