An equivalence analysis of provider education in youth mental health care.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To test for equivalence between providers with and without advanced degrees in multiple domains related to delivery of evidence-based treatment.

Data source

Provider and client data from an effectiveness trial of Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) in a major metropolitan area in the United States.

Study design

We tested for equivalence between providers (N = 182) with and without advanced degrees in treatment-related knowledge, practices, and attitudes; job demands and stress; and training engagement and trainer-rated competence in AF-CBT. We also conducted exploratory analyses to test for equivalence in family clinical outcomes.

Data collection

Providers completed measures prior to randomization and at 6-month follow-u

SUBMITTER: McGuier EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8143690 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature