National trainers' perspectives on challenges to implementation of an empirically-supported mental health treatment

Adm Policy Ment Health. 2014 Jul;41(4):522-34. doi: 10.1007/s10488-013-0492-6.

Abstract

This study examined perceived challenges to implementation of an empirically supported mental health treatment for youth (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; TF-CBT) and explored the potential use of technology-based resources in treatment delivery. Thematic interviews were conducted with 19 approved national TF-CBT trainers to assess their perspectives about challenges to implementation of TF-CBT and to explore their perceptions about the potential value of innovative, technology-based solutions to enhance provider fidelity and improve quality of care. These data offer some important insights and implications for training in evidence-based treatments, provider fidelity and competence, and patient engagement, particularly for those interventions targeting trauma-related symptoms among youth.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders / psychology
  • Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders / therapy*
  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Child
  • Child Health Services / standards
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / education*
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / standards
  • Depression / psychology
  • Depression / therapy*
  • Evidence-Based Practice*
  • Faculty*
  • Humans
  • Mental Health Services / standards
  • Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / psychology
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / therapy*