A5077086818- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Community Health and Development
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Counseling Practices and Supervision
- Social Work Education and Practice
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
- Treatment of Major Depression
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
2021-2025
Medical University of South Carolina
2014-2024
University of Colorado Denver
2023
University of Denver
2017-2022
University of Washington
2007-2018
American University of Beirut Medical Center
2016
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
2016
Seattle University
2015
National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors
2015
Duke University
2013
Objective: Empirical study of public behavioral health systems’ use data and their investment in evidence-based treatments (EBTs) is limited. This describes trends state-level EBT research supports from 2001 to 2012. Methods: Data were National Association for State Mental Health Program Directors Research Institute (NRI) surveys, which completed by representatives state mental authorities (SMHAs). Multilevel models examined change over time related adoption EBTs, numbers clients served,...
Evidence-based treatments for child mental health problems are not consistently available in public settings. Expanding availability requires workforce training. However, research has demonstrated that training alone is sufficient changing provider behavior, suggesting ongoing intervention-specific supervision or consultation required. Supervision notably under-investigated, particularly as provided health. The degree to which this setting includes 'gold standard' elements from efficacy...
Youth in the foster care system have substantially higher rates of mental health needs compared to general population, yet they rarely receive targeted, evidence-based practices (EBPs). Increasingly emerging literature on services is importance “brokers” or “gateway providers” services. For youth care, child welfare caseworkers often play this role. This study examines caseworker-level outcomes Project Focus, a caseworker training and consultation model designed improve emotional behavioral...
Effective strategies that increase the extent to which child welfare professionals engage in trauma-informed case planning are needed. This study evaluated two approaches trauma symptom identification and use of screening results inform planning. The first impact training on tools for 44 who screen all children upon placement into foster care. second a two-stage approach workers children’s mental health. Participants included (a) 71 newly hired received 3-hr (b) 55 participated full-day...
Workplace-based clinical supervision as an implementation strategy to support evidence-based treatment (EBT) in public mental health has received limited research attention. A commonly provided infrastructure support, it may offer a relatively cost-neutral for organizations. However, not objectively examined workplace-based of EBT and specifically how might differ from efficacy effectiveness trials. Data come descriptive study the context state-funded effort. Verbal interactions audio...
To determine the association between use of school-based health centers (SBHCs) and school dropout.Quasi-experimental longitudinal analysis a retrospective student cohort, with SBHC as independent variable. We statistically controlled for dropout risk used propensity score regression adjustment to control several factors associated use.Integrated database from an urban public district (academic outcomes) department (SBHC use).District-enrolled students in their first semester ninth grade...
Introduction to the 3rd Biennial Conference of Society for Implementation Research Collaboration: advancing efficient methodologies through team science and community partnerships Cara Lewis, Doyanne Darnell, Suzanne Kerns, Maria Monroe-DeVita, Sara J. Landes, Aaron R. Lyon, Cameo Stanick, Shannon Dorsey, Jill Locke, Brigid Marriott, Ajeng Puspitasari, Caitlin Karin Hendricks, Andria Pierson, Phil Fizur, Katherine A. Comtois A1: A behavioral economic perspective on adoption, implementation,...
Youth in the child welfare system (CWS) have substantially higher rates of mental health needs compared to general population, yet they rarely receive targeted, evidence-based practices (EBPs). Caseworkers play critically important role “service broker” for CWS youth and families. This study examines preliminary caseworker-level outcomes Project Focus Colorado (PF-C), a training consultation program designed improve access EBPs youth. PF-C evaluation occurred four offices (two intervention [...
This study examined the extent to which evidence-based practices (EBPs) are taught in North American Masters of Social Work (MSW) curricula. A web-based survey distributed through National Association Deans and Directors a similar Canadian listserv facilitated exploration EBPs taught, what faculty positions teach them, size programs, geographic areas, other factors, as well barriers implications doing so. Fifty-eight program deans directors responded survey. While majority programs reported...
Implementation researchers are increasingly using economic evaluation to explore the benefits produced by implementing evidence-based practices (EBPs) in healthcare settings. However, findings of typical evaluations (e.g., based on clinical trials) rarely sufficient inform decisions about how health service organizations and policymakers should finance investments EBPs. This paper describes can be translated into policy practice through complementary research financing strategies that...
As evidence-based interventions (EBIs) become more widely disseminated, fidelity of implementation (FOI) often wanes. This study explores the association between FOI and malleable variables within classrooms that could be targeted to optimize resources without compromising as school-based EBIs are disseminated across real-world settings. We utilized process evaluation data from a national dissemination project Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) middle school program, universal prevention...
Focal Electrically-Administered Seizure Therapy (FEAST) is a form of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) that spatially focuses the electrical stimulus to initiate seizure activity in right prefrontal cortex. Two open-label non-comparative studies suggested FEAST has reduced cognitive side effects when compared historical data from other forms ECT. In two different ECT clinics, we efficacy and Right Unilateral Ultrabrief Pulse (RUL-UBP) ECT.Using non-randomized, design, 39 depressed adults were...
Background Clinicians need supports beyond training to deliver evidence-based treatments with fidelity. Workplace-based clinical supervision often is a commonly provided support in community mental health, yet too few studies have empirically examined and its impact on clinician fidelity treatment delivery. Method Building Washington State-funded initiative (CBT+), we conducted randomized controlled trial (RCT), testing two conditions delivered by workplace-based supervisors (supervisors...
Abstract This study evaluates the impact of Family Integrated Transitions (FIT) program on juvenile recidivism. FIT is a family-based intervention for youths with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders transitioning to home from incarceration. We used administrative data compare 36-month recidivism rates receiving (N = 105) versus usual care 169). Participation in was associated 30% reduction felony recidivism, but not related overall, violent felony, or misdemeanor provides...
Implementation of evidence-based parenting programs with parents most in need is important for reducing maladaptive child behavior problems. However, effective implementation limited by numerous factors including practitioners' self-efficacy the delivery an intervention to a parent, and their lack confidence parent consultation skills. This study explores changes 5109 practitioners from diverse countries, professional qualification backgrounds, who received standardized training Triple P –...