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Provider Attitudes, Organizational Readiness for Change, and Uptake of Research Supported Treatment

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: As implementation and evaluation of research supported treatment (RST) expands across diverse mental health settings, it is essential to understand the facilitators and inhibitors of uptake. The current study examined the relationships between organizational readiness for change, attitudes toward RST, and use of RST among a sample primarily of social workers. METHODS: Participants included 158 providers from public child mental health outpatient clinics in the New York metropolitan area. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. RESULTS: Use of RST was greater among providers who were younger and had fewer years of professional experience. Both organizational need for change and climate directly and indirectly related to use of RST through attitudes toward RST (partial mediator). DISCUSSION: The organizational context is an important factor that relates to attitudes toward and use of RST in practice. Future research is needed to continue examining factors of RST uptake and sustainability.

Source: Research on Social Work Practice

DOI: 10.1177/1049731518770278

Authors: Lindsay A. Bornheimer, Mary Acri, Tyrone Parchment, Mary M. McKay

Institutions: University of Michigan, NYU Langone Health, New York University, Boston College, Washington University in St. Louis

Language: English

Topic: Health Policy Implementation Science

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health