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Miranda J Lee-Easton1, Stephen Magura1, Ruqayyah N Abu-Obaid1
1Evaluation Center, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA.
Substance Use & Misuse
|August 15, 2022
Summary
Evidence-based program resources (EBPR) websites are valuable for behavioral health decision-makers. While helpful for identifying interventions, users requested more guidance on implementing evidence-based programs (EBPs).
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Health
- Health Services Research
- Information Science
Background:
- Evidence-based program resources (EBPR) websites offer critical assessments of behavioral healthcare interventions.
- These sites utilize rigorous research standards to evaluate program effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the perceived utility of EBPR websites by users in behavioral healthcare.
- To understand how these resources support the adoption of evidence-based programs/practices (EBPs).
Main Methods:
- Telephone interviews were conducted with visitors (N=369) to six EBPR websites.
- Participants were recruited via pop-up invitations on the selected websites.
Main Results:
- Users view EBPR websites as key sources for identifying and adopting EBPs in behavioral healthcare.
- Repeat visitors indicated that EBPR website information influenced agency programs and policies.
- A need for enhanced guidance on the implementation of EBPs was identified.
Conclusions:
- EBPR websites are perceived as valuable tools in behavioral healthcare decision-making.
- Further development should focus on providing clearer implementation support for EBPs.
- Increased promotion of EBPR websites within the behavioral healthcare field is recommended.
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