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Louis G Castonguay1, Dana Atzil-Slonim2, Kim de Jong3
1Department of Psychology, Penn State University, University Park, PA, 16802, USA. Lgc3psu@gmail.com.
Administration and Policy in Mental Health
|April 3, 2024
Summary
Practice-oriented research (POR) enhances psychological therapies using practice-based evidence. Future directions include routine outcome monitoring, AI, implementation science, and global resource-limited populations.
Area of Science:
- Psychological therapies
- Mental health services research
- Practice-oriented research (POR)
Background:
- POR is established for understanding and improving clinical psychological therapies.
- It relies on practice-based evidence concerning treatment outcomes, processes, and contextual factors.
- POR is evolving in its scope and methodologies.
Discussion:
- This paper introduces a series on recent advances and future directions in POR.
- Key areas include routine outcome monitoring and the integration of technology and artificial intelligence.
- The series also covers program evaluation, implementation science, and research in resource-limited global settings.
Key Insights:
- POR is crucial for evidence-based mental health care.
- There is a need for novel research approaches within POR.
- Expanding POR to diverse populations and contexts is essential.
Outlook:
- Future POR will likely incorporate advanced technologies like AI.
- Integration with implementation science and program evaluation will strengthen its impact.
- Global health equity in mental health research is a growing focus.
Keywords:
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