Abstract
Recent efforts to better understand the process of implementation have been hampered by a lack of tools available to define
and measure implementation progress. The Stages of Implementation Completion (SIC) was developed as part of an implementation
trial of MTFC in 53 sites, and identifies the duration of time spent on implementation activities and the proportion of activities
completed. This article examines the ability of the first three stages of the SIC (Engagement, Consideration of Feasibility,
Readiness Planning) to predict successful program start-up. Results suggest that completing SIC stages completely, yet relatively
quickly, predicts the likelihood of successful implementation.
and measure implementation progress. The Stages of Implementation Completion (SIC) was developed as part of an implementation
trial of MTFC in 53 sites, and identifies the duration of time spent on implementation activities and the proportion of activities
completed. This article examines the ability of the first three stages of the SIC (Engagement, Consideration of Feasibility,
Readiness Planning) to predict successful program start-up. Results suggest that completing SIC stages completely, yet relatively
quickly, predicts the likelihood of successful implementation.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-7
- DOI 10.1007/s10488-011-0363-y
- Authors
- Lisa Saldana, Center for Research TO Practice, 12 Shelton McMurphey Blvd, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
- Patricia Chamberlain, Center for Research TO Practice, 12 Shelton McMurphey Blvd, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
- Wei Wang, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
- C. Hendricks Brown, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Center for Family Studies, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
- Journal Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research
- Online ISSN 1573-3289
- Print ISSN 0894-587X