Effectiveness of a multi-level implementation strategy for ASD interventions: study protocol for two linked cluster randomized trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Centers for Disease Control (2018) estimates that 1 in 59 children has autism spectrum disorder, and the annual cost of ASD in the U.S. is estimated to be $236 billion. Evidence-based interventions have been developed and demonstrate effectiveness in improving child outcomes. However, research on generalizable methods to scale up these practices in the multiple service systems caring for these children has been limited and is critical to meet this growing public health need. This project includes two, coordinated studies testing the effectiveness of the Translating Evidence-based Interventions (EBI) for ASD: Multi-Level Implementation Strategy (TEAMS) model. TEAMS focuses on improving implementation leadership, organizational climate, and provider attitudes and motiv

SUBMITTER: Brookman-Frazee L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5944167 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature