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Case Conference Series: Translating EBP to externship sites

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The University of Delaware has instituted a lecture series that challenges graduate students to assess links between research, evidenced-based practice (EBP) and their experiences on externship practica sites. This exercise pushes students to critically examine individual training and program-level policies of externship practica and how best to implement evidenced-based methodologies to increase clinical effectiveness. For an example of the instructions of this lecture series please click the link below:

Case Conference Series- Instructions

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D&I Papers and Suggested Resources from David Barlow’s Lab

Dr. David Barlow’s labratory at Boston University has been performing extensive work around disseminating and implementing evidence-based psychological interventions for adults and children. Below, the Barlow lab has listed their most recent D&I publications and some helpful resources.

Selected D&I Readings from Dr. David Barlow’s Lab:

Barlow, D. H., Bullis, J. R., Comer, J. S., & Ametaj, A. A. (2013). Evidence-based psychological treatments: an update and a way forward. Annual review of clinical psychology, 9, 1-27.

Carper, M. M., McHugh, R. K., & Barlow, D. H. (2013). The dissemination of computer-based psychological treatment: A preliminary analysis of patient and clinician perceptions. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 40(2), 87-95.

Elkins, R. M., McHugh, R. K., Santucci, L. C., & Barlow, D. H. (2011). Improving the transportability of CBT for internalizing disorders in children. Clinical child and family psychology review, 14(2), 161-173.

Gallo, K. P., & Barlow, D. H. (2012). Factors Involved in Clinician Adoption and Nonadoption of Evidence‐Based Interventions in Mental Health. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 19(1), 93-106.

Gallo, K. P., Comer, J. S., & Barlow, D. H. (2013). Direct-to-consumer marketing of psychological treatments for anxiety disorders. Journal of anxiety disorders, 27(8), 793-801.

McHugh, R. K., & Barlow, D. H. (2010). The dissemination and implementation of evidence-based psychological treatments: a review of current efforts. American Psychologist, 65(2), 73.

McHugh, R. K., Murray, H. W., & Barlow, D. H. (2009). Balancing fidelity and adaptation in the dissemination of empirically-supported treatments: The promise of transdiagnostic interventions. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 47(11), 946-953.

Santucci, L. C., McHugh, R. K., & Barlow, D. H. (2012). Direct-to-consumer marketing of evidence-based psychological interventions: Introduction. Behavior therapy, 43(2), 231-235.

Santucci, L. C., McHugh, R. K., Elkins, R. M., Schechter, B., Ross, M. S., Landa, C. E., … & Barlow, D. H. (2013). Pilot Implementation of Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a University Health Setting. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 1-8.

The following book has recently been published by Kate McHugh and David Barlow entitled: Dissemination and Implementation of Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions:

http://global.oup.com/academic/product/dissemination-and-implementation-of-evidence-based-psychological-interventions-9780195389050;jsessionid=C4F0FB800C99C0708ECD5B555FB794A2?cc=us&lang=en&

D&I Resources Suggested by Dr. David Barlow’s Lab:

The following website has information on D&I conferences, trainings, and webinars outside of psychology:

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http://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/is/

The University of North Carolina- UNC portal has information including D&I grant examples, journals in which to publish, methodology information, etc.

https://impsci.tracs.unc.edu/

SIRC is a research collaborative in D&I Research. If you become a member they have a lot of information related to measurement:

https://societyforimplementationresearchcollaboration.org/

The following website is an online tool for selecting D&I models for research:

http://dissemination-implementation.org

 

 

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D&I Citations listed in the Comprehensive Exam’s Reading List at the University of Delaware

The attached file is comprised of a compilation of readings represents related articles in the area of dissemination and implementation research. These articles are a subset of the complete comprehensive exam readings selected by Clinical Science faculty at the University of Delaware.

Dissemination and Implementation- Comps at UD

 

 

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Graduate level dissemination and implementation course syllabus (Florida International University)

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Developed by Dr. Stacy Frazier at Florida International University, this syllabus serves as a outline for coursework for graduate students in dissemination and implementation research. Dr. Frazier has compiled relevant readings from top researchers in the field. Additionally, this syllabus includes interactive assignments to engage students in community outreach, critical assessment of media portrayal of mental health, and simulated interactions between university research teams and community partners.

D&I Research- Syllabus.S2014

 

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Translating Psychological Research into Practice

Translating Psychological Research into Practice is an edited book published by Springer Books in late 2013. We believe it epitomizes the spirit of the Delaware Project, attempting to increase dialogue by clinicians and researchers with the goal of improving clinical practice. The chapters presented focus on 65 different clinical problem areas that clinicians frequently encounter in their professional practice.  The first part of each chapter is written by an academic summarizing the evidence-based research in the area. The second part of the chapter is written by a clinician who discusses what it is like to apply evidence-based research in their work, including the presentation of a case example.

The research section focuses on the definition and epidemiology of the clinical problem, a summary of the evidence-based research, cultural diversity issues, and recommendations for future research. The clinical application focuses on a reaction to the research section, the presentation of a clinical case applying evidence-based research, cultural diversity issues, and recommendations for future research needed to improve clinical practice. Both the researchers and the clinicians present Key References for the reader.to explore the clinical area further.

The Foreword was written by David Barlow and the book has received endorsements from Nadine Kaslow, former president of the American Psychological Association, and J. Gayle Beck, Editor of Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice.

A description of the book, with a tab for the complete Table of Contents, may be found at http://www.springerpub.com/product/9780826109422#.UuPe6RAo4dW

Outside Resource Link: http://www.springerpub.com/product/9780826109422#.UuPe6RAo4dW

 

Scientific Resources

Therapy Competence and Adherence Scales, Revised (TCAS-R) for Family-Focused Treatment (FFT)

Family-focused therapy (FFT) is a psychoeducational treatment for adults and adolescents with bipolar disorder. It is given in up to 21 sessions over 9 months, and consists of three modules: psychoeducation, communication enhancement training, and problem-solving skills training.  Therapist fidelity to FFT is measured using the Therapy Competence and Adherence Scales, Revised  (TCAS-R). In a recent 8-site study of youth and young adults at risk for psychosis, TCAS ratings were highly reliable across raters, and distinguished sessions of FFT from sessions of a briefer psychoeducational control treatment.

The TCAS-R is rated by an expert supervisor or independent evaluator on every case, using  hour-long audiotapes or videotapes of randomly selected sessions drawn from all three FFT segments. The main portion of the scale consists of 15 items measuring effective delivery of psychoeducation (e.g., accurate explanations of didactic material) and communication or problem-solving skills training, nonspecific factors (e.g., ability to develop rapport with the patient and family, efficient use of time, and session command), and an overall rating of fidelity. These items are rated from 1 (poor) to 7 (excellent). Three additional scales (rated 1-3) measure the difficulty of the family under consideration. The second part of the scale consists of a content and skill checklist. These items (e.g., education about symptoms of the prodrome of psychosis or mania; expressing hopefulness or enthusiasm) are rated as present/absent and, if present, are rated further on a 1-3 scale of competence. There are four items measuring proscribed therapist behavior (e.g., unfocused exploration for the majority of a session).

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