Lessons Learned in Implementing Evidence-Based Practices: Implications for Psychiatric Administrators
- Resource Type
- Original Paper
- Authors
- Bloch, Richard M.; Saeed, Sy Atezaz; Rivard, Jeanne C.; Rausch, Christina
- Source
- Psychiatric Quarterly. December 2006 77(4):309-318
- Subject
- Implementation
Evidence-based practices
Outcomes
Fidelity
Administrators
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0033-2720
1573-6709
Factors related to the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) are discussed. Extensive effort is required to successfully implement and sustain EBPs that improve clinical outcomes. There is a rapid rate of discovery of new EBPs. Examples of large-scale implementations of EBPs in mental health are described with emphasis on the factors thought critical for success. The need for designing systems which can cost-effectively implement new EBPs is highlighted. Finally, the implications for psychiatric administrators are discussed.