Revisiting the policy ecology framework for implementation of evidence-based practices in mental health settings.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the past three decades, policy actors and actions have been highly influential in supporting the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in mental health settings. An early examination of these actions resulted in the Policy Ecology Framework (PEF), which was originally developed as a tactical primer for state and local mental health regulators in the field of child mental health. However, the policy landscape for implementation has evolved significantly since the original PEF was published. An interrogation of the strategies originally proposed in the PEF is necessary to provide an updated menu of strategies to improve our understanding of the mechanisms of policy action and promote system improvement.

Objectives

This paper builds upon the original

SUBMITTER: Wortham WK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10629012 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature