Evidence-based psychosocial treatment in the community: considerations for dissemination and implementation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In psycho-oncology care, steps toward dissemination and implementation of evidence-based treatments (EBTs) have not been made. For this to change, factors associated with real-world dissemination and implementation must be identified. In the community, providers, their organizations, and patients are key stakeholders.

Method

A focused review of literatures in continuing education, dissemination, and implementation of mental health services is provided.

Results

Early-career providers are most ready to implement as they have greater openness and more positive attitudes toward EBTs. Current continuing education practices to teach EBTs have limited effectiveness. Instruction using interactive strategies tailored to therapists' clinical needs and the provision o

SUBMITTER: Andersen BL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4839194 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature