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Dissemination and implementation science in program evaluation: A telemental health clinical consultation case
Prerna G Arora1, Elizabeth H Connors2, Angela Blizzard3
1Pace University, Department of Psychology, 41 Park Row, 13th Floor, New York, NY, 10038, United States; University of Maryland, School of Medicine, 737 W Lombard St, Baltimore, MD 21201, United States.
Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) science frameworks can guide the evaluation of youth behavioral health programs. This paper illustrates integrating D&I science into program evaluation design using a telemental health case example.
Area of Science:
- Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) Science
- Program Evaluation
- Behavioral Health Services Research
Background:
- Evaluating youth behavioral health programs requires effective processes and improved patient outcomes.
- Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) science offers theoretical frameworks for evaluating real-world programs.
- Guidance on integrating D&I science into program evaluation planning and execution is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform program evaluation by outlining two D&I frameworks.
- To describe the integration of D&I frameworks into program evaluation design.
- To illustrate D&I framework integration using a telemental health program case example.
Main Methods:
- Outlined two D&I science frameworks.
- Described the integration of these frameworks into evaluation design.
- Applied frameworks to a telemental health consultation program in pediatric primary care.
Main Results:
- The case example demonstrated the practical application of D&I frameworks in program evaluation.
- The study highlighted the potential of D&I science to enhance evaluation of behavioral health programs.
- Lessons learned from the telemental health program evaluation were identified.
Conclusions:
- Integrating D&I science is crucial for effective program evaluation in behavioral health.
- Telemental health programs in pediatric primary care can improve access to care in rural settings.
- Recommendations are provided for future evaluations using D&I science in community-based settings.
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