title: Consumers' and providers' perceptions of utilizing a computer-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy for childhood anxiety.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Computer-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy (CCBT) programs for childhood anxiety are being developed, although research about factors that contribute to implementation of CCBT in community mental health centers (CMHC) is limited.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to explore consumers' and providers' perceptions of utilizing a CCBT for childhood anxiety in CMHC in an effort to identify factors that may impact implementation of CCBT in CMHC.
  
  
  METHODS
  Focus groups and interviews occurred with 7 parents, 6 children, 3 therapists, 3 project coordinators and 3 administrators who had participated in CCBT for childhood anxiety. Surveys of treatment satisfaction and treatment barriers were administered to consumers.
  
  
  RESULTS
  RESULTS suggest that both consumers and providers were highly receptive to participation in and implementation of CCBT in CMHC. Implementation themes included positive receptiveness, factors related to therapists, treatment components, applicability of treatment, treatment content, initial implementation challenges, resources, dedicated staff, support, outreach, opportunities with the CMHC, payment, and treatment availability.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  As studies continue to demonstrate the effectiveness of CCBT for childhood anxiety, research needs to continue to examine factors that contribute to the successful implementation of such treatments in CMHC.
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida,Tampa,Florida,USA.
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Salloum
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida,Tampa,Florida,USA.
authors.forename: Erika A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Crawford
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida,Tampa,Florida,USA.
authors.forename: Adam B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Lewin
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida,Tampa,Florida,USA.
authors.forename: Eric A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Storch
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001292:Attitude to Computers; D002648:Child; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003155:Community Mental Health Centers; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Implementation; childhood anxiety; cognitive behavioral therapy; computer-assisted treatment; evidence-based practice