Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to present a case study of “evidence-based” program uptake and implementation. The process of
integrating Triple P (levels 2 and 3) into existing family support centers in Alberta, Canada, was examined. We conducted
ten individual interviews with directors, and ten group interviews, involving a total of 62 practitioners across ten Triple
P pilot sites. Key findings show that there was variability in the approach and extent to which Triple P was integrated into
family support centers. Five key factors impacting the integration process emerged from the interviews. These were: (1) the
level of development of pre-existing support services; (2) the degree of “fit” between the Triple P program approach and existing
agency practice, including the perceived suitability/unsuitability for some client groups; (3) practitioner perceptions of
the adaptability of the program; (4) rules about who can and who cannot use Triple P resources; and (5) training and sustainability
issues. In addition to identifying specific factors, this study was able to provide some insight as to why and how these factors were significant, thereby adding to the literature on knowledge/program dissemination processes.
integrating Triple P (levels 2 and 3) into existing family support centers in Alberta, Canada, was examined. We conducted
ten individual interviews with directors, and ten group interviews, involving a total of 62 practitioners across ten Triple
P pilot sites. Key findings show that there was variability in the approach and extent to which Triple P was integrated into
family support centers. Five key factors impacting the integration process emerged from the interviews. These were: (1) the
level of development of pre-existing support services; (2) the degree of “fit” between the Triple P program approach and existing
agency practice, including the perceived suitability/unsuitability for some client groups; (3) practitioner perceptions of
the adaptability of the program; (4) rules about who can and who cannot use Triple P resources; and (5) training and sustainability
issues. In addition to identifying specific factors, this study was able to provide some insight as to why and how these factors were significant, thereby adding to the literature on knowledge/program dissemination processes.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-12
- DOI 10.1007/s11121-011-0233-6
- Authors
- Rhonda Breitkreuz, Human Ecology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2N1, Canada
- David McConnell, Family and Disability Studies Initiative, University of Alberta, 11487 89 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6G 2M7, Canada
- Amber Savage, Family and Disability Studies Initiative, University of Alberta, 11487 89 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6G 2M7, Canada
- Alec Hamilton, Family and Disability Studies Initiative, University of Alberta, 11487 89 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6G 2M7, Canada
- Journal Prevention Science
- Online ISSN 1573-6695
- Print ISSN 1389-4986