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a brief report on provider knowledge, implementation, and practice
Walrath, C. M., Sheehan, A. K., Holden, E., Hernandez, M., & Blau, G. M. (2006). Evidence-based treatments in the field: a brief report on provider knowledge, implementation, and practice. Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research, 33(2), 244-253. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-005-9008-9
This study examined familiarity, perceived effectiveness, and implementation of evidence-based treatments for children in community settings. A sample of service providers in agencies affiliated with federal programs to improve children's mental health services was identified using a snowball sampling procedure. Forty-four percent of the sample (n = 616) responded to a Web-based survey designed to collect data on evidence-based treatments. High familiarity with, relatively high-perceived effectiveness, and generally high use of evidence-based treatments were reported. Partial implementation of treatment protocols within the context of few agency mandates and widely ranging supports for the implementation of evidence-based treatments was found. Results support the inclusion of more complex models of diffusion, dis