Abstract
This review offers practical recommendations regarding research on training in evidence-based practices for mental health
and substance abuse treatment. When designing training research, we recommend: (a) aligning with the larger dissemination
and implementation literature to consider contextual variables and clearly defining terminology, (b) critically examining
the implicit assumptions underlying the stage model of psychotherapy development, (c) incorporating research methods from
other disciplines that embrace the principles of formative evaluation and iterative review, and (d) thinking about how technology
can be used to take training to scale throughout all stages of a training research project. An example demonstrates the implementation
of these recommendations.
and substance abuse treatment. When designing training research, we recommend: (a) aligning with the larger dissemination
and implementation literature to consider contextual variables and clearly defining terminology, (b) critically examining
the implicit assumptions underlying the stage model of psychotherapy development, (c) incorporating research methods from
other disciplines that embrace the principles of formative evaluation and iterative review, and (d) thinking about how technology
can be used to take training to scale throughout all stages of a training research project. An example demonstrates the implementation
of these recommendations.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-15
- DOI 10.1007/s10488-011-0338-z
- Authors
- Rinad S. Beidas, Department of Psychology, Temple University, Weiss Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA
- Kelly Koerner, Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Seattle, WA USA
- Kenneth R. Weingardt, Center for Health Care Evaluation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System and Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA USA
- Philip C. Kendall, Division of Psychology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA
- Journal Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research
- Online ISSN 1573-3289
- Print ISSN 0894-587X