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Erschienen in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research 3/2006

01.05.2006 | Original Paper

Practitioner Attitudes Toward Evidence-based Practice: Themes and Challenges

verfasst von: Timothy D. Nelson, Ric G. Steele, Jennifer A. Mize

Erschienen in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research | Ausgabe 3/2006

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 Abstract

The widespread successful implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) into community mental health settings will require a thorough understanding of practitioner attitudes toward these approaches. This study reports on the results of two community mental health practitioner focus groups investigating attitudes toward EBPs, perceived challenges to implementing EBPs, and recommendations for researchers interested in facilitating EBP use in community settings. The participants were child and adolescent mental health professionals (N=19) from two community mental health centers. The focus groups were taped, transcribed and coded for themes. Major themes included concerns regarding the applicability of some research supporting EBPs, a desire for a greater emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, and the need for flexibility within treatment protocols. Themes are discussed within the context of the recent movement toward implementing EBPs in community settings and recent research related to focus group themes.
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Metadaten
Titel
Practitioner Attitudes Toward Evidence-based Practice: Themes and Challenges
verfasst von
Timothy D. Nelson
Ric G. Steele
Jennifer A. Mize
Publikationsdatum
01.05.2006
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research / Ausgabe 3/2006
Print ISSN: 0894-587X
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3289
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-006-0044-4

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