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Consumers’ and Providers’ Perceptions of Utilizing a Computer-Assisted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Childhood Anxiety

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 July 2013

Alison Salloum ,
Erika A. Crawford ,
Adam B. Lewin  and
Eric A. Storch
Alison Salloum*
Affiliation:
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
Erika A. Crawford
Affiliation:
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
Adam B. Lewin
Affiliation:
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
Eric A. Storch
Affiliation:
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
*
Reprint requests to Alison Salloum, University of South Florida, School of Social Work, 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MHC 1400, Tampa, FL 33612-3870, USA. E-mail: asalloum@usf.edu
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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. Aim: 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. Method: 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. Conclusion: 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.

Keywords

Implementationcomputer-assisted treatmentcognitive behavioral therapychildhood anxietyevidence-based practice
Type
Research Article
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Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy , Volume 43 , Issue 1 , January 2015 , pp. 31 - 41
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Copyright © British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 2013 

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