Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2017
College/Unit
School of Medicine
Department/Program/Center
Family Medicine
Abstract
Background
In recent decades, evidence-based practices (EBPs) have been broadly promoted in community behavioural health systems in the United States of America, yet reported EBP penetration rates remain low. Determining how to systematically sustain EBPs in complex, multi-level service systems has important implications for public health. This study examined factors impacting the sustainability of parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) in large-scale initiatives in order to identify potential predictors of sustainment.
Methods
A mixed-methods approach to data collection was used. Qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys examining sustainability processes and outcomes were completed by participants from 12 large-scale initiatives.
Results
Sustainment strategies fell into nine categories, including infrastructure, training, marketing, integration and building partnerships. Strategies involving integration of PCIT into existing practices and quality monitoring predicted sustainment, while financing also emerged as a key factor.
Conclusions
The reported factors and strategies impacting sustainability varied across initiatives; however, integration into existing practices, monitoring quality and financing appear central to high levels of sustainability of PCIT in community-based systems. More detailed examination of the progression of specific activities related to these strategies may aide in identifying priorities to include in strategic planning of future large-scale initiatives.
Digital Commons Citation
Scudder, Ashley T.; Taber-Thomas, Sarah M.; Schaffner, Kristen; Pemberton, Joy R.; Hunter, Leah; and Herschell, Amy D., "A mixed-methods study of system-level sustainability of evidence-based practices in 12 large-scale implementation initiatives" (2017). Faculty & Staff Scholarship. 1266.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/faculty_publications/1266
Source Citation
Scudder, A.T., Taber-Thomas, S.M., Schaffner, K. et al. A mixed-methods study of system-level sustainability of evidence-based practices in 12 large-scale implementation initiatives. Health Res Policy Sys 15, 102 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-017-0230-8