State implementation of evidence-based practice for youths, part II: Recommendations for research and policy
State implementation of evidence-based practice for youths, part II: Recommendations for research and policy
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DOI:
10.1097/chi.0b013e3181684557
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发表时间:
2008-05-01
影响因子:
13.3
通讯作者:
Carter, Bill
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作者:
Bruns, Eric J.;Hoagwood, Kimberly Eaton;Carter, Bill
In part 1 of this column, we began with two universitybased researchers on opposite coasts of the United States struggling to lead state-level initiatives to promote adoption and implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) for children, youths, and families. 1 We then provided six examples of state responses to this challenge. The present column concludes by reflecting on the diverse nature of state-level EBP implementation efforts and presenting opportunities and future directions for research and policy. As previously described, states are clearly in a position to lead mental health service and system reform efforts, including the use of EBP to improve outcomes. 2Y4 As exemplified, however, by the multiplicity of approaches adopted by states such as California, Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan, New York, and Ohio, there is no single clear pathway to successful adoption of EBP. 1 Although there is some consensus on what we want to achieve (eg, more children served via appropriate and effective models, more clinicians trained to EBP standards, sustained state and local structures that promote EBP implementation over time), there is little research or even theory on what state-or large jurisdictionYlevel approaches hold the most promise. As a starting point, representatives from the states cited above (and others) who participate in the national Child and Family Evidence-Based Practices Consortium have attempted to characterize the diversity of their efforts by elucidating some dimensions of state EBP implementation efforts. The goal is to build a conceptual framework that can support state-level initiatives to promote EBP (and large-scale system initiatives in general). Through this effort, we also hope to facilitate future study of system-level factors that help create successful outcomes.