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Organizational Factors Influencing Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices for Integrated Treatment in Behavioral Health Agencies
Joint Authors
Bonham, Caroline A.
Sommerfeld, David
Willging, Cathleen
Aarons, Gregory A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-03-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
In recent years, New Mexico has prioritized integrated treatment for cooccurring mental health and substance use disorders within its public behavioral health system.
This report describes factors likely to be important when implementing evidence-based practices (EBPs) in community agencies.
Methods.
Our mixed-method research design consisted of observations, semistructured interviews, and surveys undertaken with employees at 14 agencies at baseline and after 18 months.
We developed four-agency typologies based on iterative coding and analysis of observations and interviews.
We then examined survey data from employees at the four exemplar agencies to validate qualitative findings.
Results.
Financial resources and strong leadership impacted agency capacity to train providers and implement EBPs.
Quantitative analysis of service provider survey responses from these agencies (N = 38) supported qualitative findings and demonstrated significant mean score differences in leadership, organizational climate, and attitudes toward EBPs in anticipated directions.
Conclusion.
The availability of strong leadership and financial resources were key components to initial implementation success in this study of community agencies in New Mexico.
Reliance only on external funding poses risks for sustainment when demoralizing work climates precipitate employee turnover.
Strong agency leadership does not always compensate for deficient financial resources in vulnerable communities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bonham, Caroline A.& Sommerfeld, David& Willging, Cathleen& Aarons, Gregory A.. 2014. Organizational Factors Influencing Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices for Integrated Treatment in Behavioral Health Agencies. Psychiatry Journal،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047381
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bonham, Caroline A.…[et al.]. Organizational Factors Influencing Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices for Integrated Treatment in Behavioral Health Agencies. Psychiatry Journal No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bonham, Caroline A.& Sommerfeld, David& Willging, Cathleen& Aarons, Gregory A.. Organizational Factors Influencing Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices for Integrated Treatment in Behavioral Health Agencies. Psychiatry Journal. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047381
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1047381