Abstract
Among the challenges facing the mental health field are the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based practices. The present study investigated the relationships between inner context variables (i.e., adopter characteristics and individual perceptions of intra-organizational factors) and two implementation outcomes—independently rated therapist fidelity on a performance-based role-play (i.e., adherence and skill) and self-reported penetration of cognitive behavioral therapy for youth anxiety following training. A significant relationship was found between inner context variables and fidelity. Specifically, adopter characteristics were associated with adherence and skill; individual perceptions of intra-organizational factors were associated with adherence. Inner context variables were not associated with penetration. Future directions are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 788-799 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 11 2014 |
Keywords
- Evidence-based practice
- Implementation outcomes
- Inner context
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Phychiatric Mental Health
- Health Policy
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Psychiatry and Mental health