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Dissemination Science in School Mental Health: A Framework for Future Research
Elizabeth A Baker1, Stephanie K Brewer2, Julie Sarno Owens3
1Department of Psychology, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Canada.
School Mental Health
|April 26, 2021
Summary
This study clarifies dissemination and implementation in school mental health research to bridge the science-to-practice gap. It offers a new definition and model to improve evidence-based mental health service delivery for children.
Area of Science:
- School mental health
- Dissemination and implementation science
- Evidence-based practice
Background:
- Increasing research in school mental health aims to address science-to-practice gaps.
- Existing research shows conceptual and semantic imprecision between dissemination and implementation.
- There is an imbalanced research focus on implementation over dissemination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an enhanced operational definition of dissemination.
- To offer a conceptual model for effective dissemination across stakeholder groups.
- To delineate guiding principles for dissemination science and practice in school mental health.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis and definition.
- Development of a conceptual model.
- Delineation of guiding principles.
Main Results:
- An enhanced operational definition of dissemination is proposed.
- A conceptual model outlining key elements for effective dissemination is presented.
- Guiding principles for advancing dissemination science and practice are delineated.
Conclusions:
- Clarifying dissemination is crucial for advancing school mental health research.
- The proposed model and principles can guide future research and practice.
- Stimulating future research is essential to improve evidence-based mental health services for children.
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