1. Examining Provider Factors Supporting the Adoption and Use of Research-Supported Interventions.
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Flaherty HB, Bornheimer LA, Hamovitch E, Garay E, Mini De Zitella ML, Acri M, and Mckay M
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- Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders therapy, Attitude of Health Personnel, Child, Cross-Sectional Studies, Humans, Latent Class Analysis, New York City, Quality Improvement, Diffusion of Innovation, Mental Health Services
- Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the factors associated with the adoption of research-supported interventions (RSIs) in outpatient mental health clinics serving youth in order to inform implementation efforts and ultimately improve treatment outcomes. Method: This explanatory cross-sectional study includes secondary data from a clinical trial of an innovative group-based RSI in public mental health clinics for youth in New York City. Structural Equation Modeling examined the relationships between attitudes toward and beliefs of RSIs and uptake/use of RSIs in practice among providers in mental health settings. Results: As providers attitudes toward and beliefs about RSIs became more favorable, on average, RSIs were used more in practice in mental health settings serving youth. Conclusion: These findings indicate attitudes toward, and beliefs about innovation can be a precursor to the decision whether or not to use an innovative RSI in clinical practice in these settings. Implications and future directions are discussed.
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- 2019
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