title: Lessons learned in implementing evidence-based practices: implications for psychiatric administrators.
abstract: Factors related to the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) are discussed. Extensive effort is required to successfully implement and sustain EBPs that improve clinical outcomes. There is a rapid rate of discovery of new EBPs. Examples of large-scale implementations of EBPs in mental health are described with emphasis on the factors thought critical for success. The need for designing systems which can cost-effectively implement new EBPs is highlighted. Finally, the implications for psychiatric administrators are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatric Medicine, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27834, USA. blochri@ecu.edu
authors.forename: Richard M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Bloch
authors.forename: Sy Atezaz
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Saeed
authors.forename: Jeanne C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Rivard
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rausch
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008486:Physician Executives / Q000193:education*; D010819:Physician's Role; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States